Latest Western Australia News

Verity Resources has delivered strong drilling results at its Monument Gold Project, secured full ownership of Botswana copper-silver assets, and confirmed significant rare earth mineralisation in Brazil, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026.

Strata Minerals Limited’s inaugural drilling at the Zelica Gold Project confirms consistent, shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation over a 1km strike, with promising extensions open at depth and along strike. Follow-up drilling is set to further define this emerging gold corridor in Western Australia’s Laverton Province.

OD6 Metals has reported significant progress in its rare earth and copper projects, unveiling a high-recovery processing flowsheet and identifying promising new copper conductors near historic workings.

Horizon Gold Limited has reported a significant update to its Gum Creek Gold Project, boosting its mineral resource estimate by 8% and advancing its feasibility study on track for mid-2026 completion.

Galan Lithium has raised A$40 million through an institutional placement to expand production at its Hombre Muerto West project by 30%, aiming for first lithium output in the first half of 2026.

Image Resources NL reported a strong finish to 2025 with record heavy mineral concentrate production and sales, alongside promising developments in its gold exploration and synthetic rutile innovation.

New Age Exploration has wrapped up a significant 40-hole reverse circulation drilling program at its Wagyu Gold Project in Western Australia, with assay results expected in the coming months. The program targeted extensions of high-grade gold mineralisation linked to Hemi-style intrusives near a major gold deposit.

GreenTech Metals has fast-tracked its Phase 1 drilling at the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project by deploying a second drill rig, aiming to upgrade and potentially expand its historic resource estimate to modern standards.

Ragusa Minerals has executed a binding agreement to acquire a majority interest in the Purple Pansy manganese-gold project in Arizona, expanding its landholding and raising $600,000 to fund exploration.

Ora Banda Mining has approved a $63.2 million investment to advance its growth projects, including a new 3Mtpa processing plant and the Waihi open pit mine, marking a significant step in expanding its Western Australian operations.

Hammer Metals reported steady progress across its Western Australian and Queensland gold and copper projects, highlighted by new drilling completions and a strategic acquisition at Mount Sefton. Assay results from key programs are eagerly awaited as the company strengthens its exploration pipeline.

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.