Latest Western Australia News

Duketon Mining reports promising gold assay results from its first drilling at Killarney, secures an option to acquire the Boodanoo Gold Project, and updates nickel resource estimates at Rosie and C2 deposits.

GoldArc Resources has revealed extraordinary high-grade gold mineralisation in historical data from the Cosmopolitan Gold Mine, opening new prospects for resource expansion. The company plans targeted drilling to validate these findings and define a JORC-compliant resource.

Aquirian Limited has secured a $2.3 million strategic placement with Topgroup and signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to form Drillforce WA, a 50 – 50 joint venture combining their drilling and blasting expertise.

Auravelle Metals has identified a significant 10-kilometre zone of gold and silver anomalies at its Nuckulla Hill project in South Australia, setting the stage for an active drilling campaign and further exploration in 2026.

Ardea Resources has extended its Major Project Status for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, reinforcing its strategic role in Australia's critical minerals sector and ensuring continued government support.

Rox Resources has reported significant progress at its Youanmi Gold Project, including a 36% increase in underground gold resources and on-track completion of its Definitive Feasibility Study, setting the stage for production in Western Australia.

Cyprium Metals has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising approximately A$80 million to fund key projects and reinforce its financial position.

Askari Metals has completed the sale of its Australian subsidiary First Western Gold, including the Burracoppin Gold Project, to Forrestania Resources, enabling a strategic pivot to its African exploration assets.

De.mem Limited has acquired Core Chemicals Pty Ltd for $2.68 million, nearly doubling its EBITDA and positioning itself to capitalise on a surging gold sector. The deal combines strong recurring revenues with significant synergy potential.

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

De.mem Limited has acquired Core Chemicals Ltd for approximately $3 million, significantly expanding its footprint in the Australian gold mining sector and enhancing its pro-forma EBITDA to $1.6 million.

Forrestania Resources has intersected significant copper sulphides in its first diamond drill hole at the Breakaway Dam VMS prospect, confirming the effectiveness of its electromagnetic targeting and hinting at a district-scale copper system.