Latest Western Australia News

Magnetic Resource NL has significantly increased the underground production target for its Lady Julie Gold Project, extending mine life and improving production rates in a new scoping study update.

Lodestar Minerals has intersected visible copper sulphides in its first diamond drill hole at the Three Saints project in Chile, hinting at a potentially significant IOCG-style mineralised system. Assay results are pending, with further drilling planned to explore the extent of mineralisation.

Ora Banda Mining has significantly expanded its Little Gem gold prospect, discovering a new mineralised Sapphire Trend and extending known mineralisation over 1,500 metres strike and 750 metres depth. High-grade drill results underpin expectations for a maiden resource estimate later this year.

Neometals has secured a 30-day extension to its exclusivity period with BML Ventures for the Ironclad Deposit development, allowing both parties to finalise due diligence and internal studies ahead of a joint venture agreement.

Dundas Minerals Ltd highlights its strategic focus on Western Australian gold projects, showcasing significant inferred resources and promising exploration targets at Romano and Kalgoorlie. The company’s experienced leadership and upcoming drilling programs position it well for near-term development.

Mount Ridley Mines has appointed David Wall as Non-Executive Chairman and promoted Allister Caird to Managing Director, signaling a strategic push to advance its critical minerals projects in Western Australia.

Gibb River Diamonds reports over 5,200 ounces of gold produced from its Neta Gold Project, generating nearly AUD 38 million in sales, with final processing results pending. The company anticipates a significant cash payment soon and plans further drilling at Edjudina.

Sheffield Resources has withdrawn its March quarter production and shipment guidance for the Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine due to ongoing operational challenges, including equipment failures and weather impacts. The company has initiated management changes and plans to commence shipments of a new HiTi concentrate product this month.

Variscan Mines Limited has voluntarily suspended trading on the ASX pending a Supreme Court decision related to a regulatory compliance issue with a past share issue. The suspension highlights ongoing legal scrutiny and investor uncertainty.

Odyssey Gold Limited has reported promising assay results from metallurgical drillholes at its Tuckanarra Project, highlighting significant gold grades that surpass historic drilling. These findings underpin ongoing mining proposals and future resource upgrades.

Torque Metals has appointed a seasoned leadership team from Spartan Resources to spearhead exploration and development at its Paris Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, backed by a $3 million capital raise.

Reach Resources has reported high-grade gold assays up to 31 g/t Au from rock chip sampling outside its current resource at Murchison South, highlighting promising targets for resource expansion.