Latest Pilbara News

Golden State Mining advances its Western Australia gold exploration with promising air-core drilling results at Southern Cross East and a significant tenement expansion at Yule, setting the stage for a major exploration push.

Kairos Minerals reports strong diamond drilling results at its Mt York Gold Project, revealing wide gold intercepts and extending high-grade mineralisation. These findings support a resource upgrade expected later this year.

Rio Tinto reports a robust 13% year-on-year increase in copper equivalent production for Q2 2025, alongside record bauxite output and progress on key projects like Simandou and Oyu Tolgoi. The company maintains its 2025 guidance, signaling confidence in its diversified growth strategy.

West Coast Silver Limited’s inaugural 2025 diamond drilling at Elizabeth Hill delivers exceptional near-surface high-grade silver intercepts, confirming the project’s strong economic potential and setting the stage for further exploration.

Wildcat Resources advances its Tabba Tabba Lithium Project with the Preliminary Feasibility Study nearing completion and strong metallurgical results, supported by a robust cash position of $55.1 million.

Rio Tinto has appointed Simon Trott as its new Chief Executive, effective August 25, 2025, marking a leadership transition focused on operational excellence and shareholder value.

New Age Exploration Limited reports multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its maiden drilling at the Wagyu Gold Project in Western Australia, while also expanding its footprint in New Zealand’s Otago region and completing a strategic UK asset sale.

Macarthur Minerals Limited has updated the timetable for its A$2 million renounceable rights issue, allowing shareholders more time to participate. The company also clarified an earlier announcement, confirming its agreement with Gold Valley Yilgarn Pty Ltd pertains only to the Lake Giles Hematite Project, not the Moonshine Magnetite Project.

Tambourah Metals has successfully completed an oversubscribed entitlement offer, raising $367,720 to fund drilling and exploration across its gold and critical minerals projects in Western Australia.

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.