Latest Regional Infrastructure News

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.

High-Tech Metals has signed a non-binding MoU with Wiluna Mining to assess toll treatment options for ore from its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka projects, aiming to leverage existing processing infrastructure for capital-efficient development.

New Frontier Minerals has moved its Mining Lease Application for the Big One Copper Deposit into the technical assessment phase, marking a key step toward near-term development amid a strong copper market.