Latest Western Australia Mining News

Miramar Resources has completed a 19-hole RC drilling program at its Gidji JV Gold Project, revealing extensive shallow gold mineralisation including high-grade hits. The company also progressed project sales and acquisitions, supported by a $1.49 million capital raise and board reshuffle.

Platina Resources has launched an extensive 2026 drilling campaign across its Laverton gold portfolio, while advancing key acquisitions to nearly double its landholding and navigating leadership changes.

Voltaic Strategic Resources has added a strategic exploration licence adjacent to its Ti Tree Project in Western Australia, consolidating its position along the Yinnetharra lithium corridor. The low-cost acquisition enhances its exposure to lithium and tantalum resources in a highly prospective geological setting.

Great Boulder Resources accelerated drilling at its Side Well Gold Project, delivering a jaw-dropping 1.93m intercept grading 574g/t gold, including an extraordinary 0.25m at 4,434g/t, while maintaining a solid $12 million cash position.

Augustus Minerals completed a key drilling campaign at its flagship Music Well project with assay results due shortly, while continuing to progress permitting and landowner engagement for its Papua New Guinea gold projects.

CGN Resources has significantly boosted its Western Australian gold portfolio by securing the Desdemona Project from Patronus Resources, setting the stage for a maiden drilling campaign at Christmas Well and Panhandle projects in May 2026.

Meeka Metals has secured a strategic 71km2 package of gold tenements around Mt Holland, aiming to unlock further ounces with a 20,000m drilling campaign over the next 12-18 months.

Auric Mining has appointed Gareth Solly as CEO, aiming to fast-track its transition to a mid-tier gold producer by developing the Burbanks processing facility and expanding operations at Munda.

Voltaic Strategic Resources (ASX:VSR) closed March 2026 with a robust A$9.3 million cash and securities position, progressing drill-ready gold targets at Meekatharra and refining rare earth and lithium prospects across Western Australia. The company’s strategic acquisition adjacent to its Ti Tree Lithium Project signals intent to consolidate its position in a burgeoning lithium corridor.

Dreadnought Resources has obtained regulatory approval for open pit mining at its Star of Mangaroon gold project in Western Australia, advancing its strategy to become a self-funded explorer by outsourcing development and processing.

Golden Horse Minerals has reported a standout diamond drill intercept of 16m at 6.8 g/t Au with visible gold north of the historic Hopes Hill pit, extending the known mineralised strike to over 2.5km and highlighting the potential for a larger gold system. Follow-up drilling is underway as part of an aggressive 2026 program.

Arika Resources has reported a fresh wave of thick, high-grade gold intercepts at its Yundamindra Gold Project in Western Australia, reinforcing the project's potential ahead of a maiden resource estimate.