Latest Pilbara News

Great Dirt Resources has secured a significant exploration licence in the Pilbara lithium province and bolstered its finances with a $335,000 R&D tax rebate, setting the stage for accelerated exploration activities.

Buru Energy has taken a major step forward in developing its Rafael Gas Project through a strategic partnership with Clean Energy Fuels Australia, aiming for first cash flow by late 2027. The company also divested non-core assets to focus capital on this flagship project.

Red Hill Minerals has reported promising new drilling results that expand gold and base metal targets at its West Pilbara project, reinforcing the potential for resource growth.

NRW Holdings has secured a $167 million contract from Rio Tinto to deliver critical earthworks and infrastructure at the Brockman Syncline 1 mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

New Age Exploration has finalized the sale of its Lochinvar Metallurgical Coal Project, entering a royalty agreement that could yield up to A$15 million, while sharpening its focus on gold and lithium assets in Australia and New Zealand.

Burley Minerals reports encouraging assay results from its maiden drilling at the Cane Bore South Target, confirming surface and near-surface iron mineralisation with high-grade intercepts. The company plans further exploration at larger adjoining targets in the Pilbara region.

Aquirian Limited has secured $5 million in fresh capital to upgrade its Wubin emulsion facility and accelerate commercialization of its innovative Collar Keeper® technology, alongside a new $1.5 million tolling contract.

Golden State Mining has significantly increased its exploration ground in the Pilbara’s Mallina Basin, setting the stage for a substantial air-core drilling campaign targeting promising gold mineralisation.

Kali Metals has expanded gold mineralisation at its Marble Bar Gold Project to a 2km strike length, including a 600m extension into the newly acquired Peggy tenement, with high-grade rock chip results up to 19.1 g/t Au. The company is now preparing for its first drilling campaign to test these promising targets.

GreenTech Metals has announced a substantial copper-zinc Exploration Target at its Whundo Project, signaling potential for near-term mining operations. The company is accelerating assessments of gold contributions and advancing mining studies to unlock value.

Austin Metals has reported promising drilling results from its Austin and Ashburton Projects in Western Australia, revealing high-grade gold mineralisation and a significant copper-gold system with new structural discoveries.

Novo Resources has outlined a strategic exploration plan for the second half of 2025, focusing on high-grade gold and antimony prospects in Western Australia's Pilbara region, with maiden drilling programs set to commence.