Latest Western Australia News

Deterra Royalties reported a robust December quarter with record iron ore royalty revenue from Mining Area C and significant progress on the Thacker Pass lithium project, backed by a US$435 million DOE loan draw.

Bellavista Resources has appointed a new leadership team and completed a detailed LiDAR survey over its Edmund Basin projects, setting the stage for targeted exploration and bioleaching test work.

Burley Minerals is progressing its Cane Bore Iron Project with planned drilling following heritage surveys, while reviewing its Chubb Lithium Project strategy amid rising lithium prices. The company also relinquished its Yerecoin Iron Project due to legal challenges.

Nex Metals Explorations advances its Kookynie Gold Tailings project while negotiating a potential divestment of its Arika Joint Venture stake and exploring strategic gold opportunities in Egypt's Eastern Desert.

International Graphite Limited has secured key approvals and funding to progress its Collie Micronising Facility and European Expandable Graphite Project, positioning itself as a major supplier outside China.

High-Tech Metals reports strong drilling results at Wagtail Gold Deposit and secures $10.7 million from option exercises, advancing its Mt Fisher and Mt Eureka gold projects.

OzAurum Resources has reported strong drilling results and promising heap-leach testwork at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, alongside a strategic $4.1 million placement to Forrestania Resources.

3D Energi has reported significant gas discoveries at Essington-1 and Charlemont-1 wells in the Otway Basin, reinforcing its strategy to supply local gas to Australia's east coast. However, the company faces funding challenges that have led to a temporary trading suspension.

Enterprise Metals’ latest quarterly report highlights encouraging drilling results at the Vulcan prospect within the Doolgunna Project, revealing potential for a significant gold and copper-zinc mineralised system. Meanwhile, exploration continues across multiple WA projects amid ongoing funding efforts.

Iron Bear Resources has strengthened its financial position with fresh funding from Vale and a significant share sale, while progressing its flagship iron ore project in Canada amid positive government engagement.

Kalamazoo Resources has reported a significant upgrade to its Mt Olympus underground gold resource alongside a robust scoping study and the commencement of a pre-feasibility study, supported by an $8 million capital raise.

Industrial Minerals Ltd has announced a maiden JORC Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 6.2 million tonnes at 98% silica for its Pippingarra Quarry Project, signalling a significant step forward in supplying high-value quartz to advanced technology markets.