Latest Regional Infrastructure News

Boab Metals has obtained the last major environmental approval needed to kickstart construction at its Sorby Hills Silver-Lead-Zinc Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for production in 2027.

Rumble Resources has completed its full acquisition of the Thunderstorm Gold Project in Western Australia, consolidating control over promising high-grade gold prospects at Gazelle and Pion. A major drilling campaign is set to follow after heritage clearances in early 2026.

Stellar Resources has gained consent to apply for a mining licence adjacent to its Heemskirk Tin Project, advancing plans for a key tailings storage facility and exploring regional processing options.

Hammer Metals has submitted a Mining Lease Application for its Orelia North gold deposit in Western Australia, aiming to accelerate development amid a buoyant gold price. Recent drilling results extend mineralisation, supporting resource growth ahead of a planned 2026 upgrade.

PMET Resources has reported its widest and highest-grade caesium intercepts to date at the Vega Zone within its Shaakichiuwaanaan Property, alongside confirming high-grade mineralisation at the newly discovered Helios Zone.

NRW Holdings has landed three major contracts worth approximately $270 million, reinforcing its footprint in mining and infrastructure projects across Western Australia. These wins highlight NRW’s expanding role in critical regional developments set to unfold over the next two years.

Santana Minerals has finalized a crucial land access agreement with the Central Otago District Council, paving the way for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project to advance pending regulatory approval.

Tennant Minerals has announced its first high-grade copper-gold Mineral Resource Estimate for the Bluebird discovery, alongside a new drilling program targeting gold extensions. The company also advances a regional processing alliance, setting the stage for further development.

Oceana Metals Limited has completed trenching at its Solonopole Project in Brazil and is progressing technical reviews of its Australian assets, while a strategic rebrand and board refresh signal a new phase for the company.

Athena Resources has reported a maiden inferred resource estimate for its Byro South Magnetite Project, boosting the global Byro resource by 160%. The company also strengthened its leadership with the appointment of former WA Minister Alannah MacTiernan.

Mindax Limited advances its vision for Western Australia's Mid-West iron ore hub, issuing 58 million options to directors and raising fresh capital to fuel exploration and development.

Kali Metals has completed its inaugural drilling campaign at the Marble Bar Gold Project and a comprehensive soil sampling program at Higginsville Lithium, with assay results anticipated in the first quarter of 2026.