Latest Western Australia News

Reward Minerals has kicked off field activities at its Mountain Pond and Copper Lance projects in Newfoundland, advancing towards maiden drilling at the Jackpot Gold Prospect with sampling results due soon.

Alicanto Minerals (ASX:AQI) has secured A$30 million through an institutional placement to fund an aggressive drilling campaign at its Mt Henry Gold Project in Western Australia, boosting its cash reserves to about A$41 million ahead of a resource update later this year.

Austin Metals has kicked off a significant reverse circulation drilling campaign at its Austin Gold Project, aiming to test fresh BIF-hosted gold targets at Brunswick Hill and extensions at Mt Sandy in Western Australia.

Golden Horse Minerals (ASX: GHM) has delivered robust assay results from its regional exploration at Southern Cross, confirming high-grade gold and silver mineralisation at Hakes Find and advancing drilling at Greenmount and Hopes Hill.

GR Engineering Services has been named preferred contractor for the A$295 million Sulphur Springs Copper-Silver-Zinc Project in Western Australia, marking a significant addition to its growing EPC portfolio.

Develop Global has greenlit major investments in its Sulphur Springs copper-zinc and Pioneer Dome lithium projects, backed by a US$400 million financing and offtake deal with Trafigura that also refinances Woodlawn.

Rox Resources has secured a fixed-cost EPC contract for its Youanmi processing plant while accelerating underground mining fronts and stockpile development, keeping first gold pour on track for mid-2027.

Zenith Minerals urges shareholders to accept Forrestania Resources’ takeover offer valuing Zenith at a 78.6% premium to its 30-day VWAP, promising access to near-term production and a stronger combined gold portfolio.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has approved Genesis Minerals’ acquisition of Magnetic Resources, setting a clear timetable for scheme implementation and ASX trading suspension.

Strata Minerals has validated a significant gold mineralised system along a 9.5km corridor at its Zelica South Project in Western Australia, with rock chip samples hitting up to 11.78 g/t Au and silver anomalies supporting a fertile hydrothermal system.

Heavy Rare Earths Limited has appointed Jason Barnett as Managing Director and CEO, aiming to leverage his extensive mining experience as the company advances its critical minerals projects and prepares for a maiden drilling campaign.

Horizon Gold has reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts from recent RC drilling at its Gum Creek Project, underpinning resource growth and supporting a mid-2026 feasibility study completion.