Latest Western Australia News

Hamelin Gold Limited advances exploration with fresh drilling and geophysical surveys in Western Australia’s Yilgarn, Tanami, and Paterson provinces, maintaining a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million.

Everest Metals Corporation has ramped up mining operations at its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project, delivering over 25,000 tonnes of ore and initiating a major drilling program to expand resources and optimise production.

WIN Metals has announced a significant 46% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Radio Gold Project, now totalling 41,000 ounces of gold. This upgrade, supported by extensive drilling, sets the stage for imminent mine planning and a potential development decision by mid-2026.

Great Western Exploration is set to drill six promising copper-gold targets at its Juggernaut prospect, aiming to unlock a volcanic hosted massive sulphide (VHMS) mineral system akin to nearby DeGrussa.

QX Resources has confirmed high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Madaba project in Tanzania and commissioned a detailed airborne radiometric survey to refine drill targets. Meanwhile, gold and iron ore projects in Australia await further exploration.

Iluka Resources has reported a significant 19% increase in heavy mineral tonnage at its WIM100 deposit in western Victoria, enhancing the resource confidence and supporting its rare earths supply ambitions for the Eneabba refinery.

Iluka Resources is set to report a hefty $565 million pre-tax charge in FY25, driven by impairments and inventory write-downs amid ongoing weak demand for mineral sands products.

Iluka Resources reported a strong finish to 2025 with record zircon and rutile production, while advancing its Eneabba rare earth refinery and navigating softer zircon prices amid cautious 2026 guidance.

Western Yilgarn NL has broadened its gallium exploration at the Ida Holmes Junction Project and secured critical land access for its Cardea 2 Bauxite Project, backed by a $698,000 capital raise to advance multiple resource programs.

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.

Orpheus Uranium Limited made significant strides in 2025 with critical land-access agreements and regulatory approvals across its uranium projects, positioning the company for advanced exploration in 2026. The acquisition of the Oobagooma Project further diversifies its portfolio in Western Australia.

GoldArc Resources has identified multiple high-priority gold targets at its Leonora projects and secured strategic partnerships to accelerate mining development, backed by a $2.5 million cash advance facility.