Latest Western Australia News

Austin Metals has identified promising new banded iron formation (BIF)-hosted gold targets at its Brunswick Hill Prospect, showing striking geological parallels to Caprice Resources’ high-grade Vadrians Deposit. The company plans targeted drilling in early 2026 to test these high-priority zones within its extensive Austin Gold Project tenure.

Northern Star Resources commits A$225 million to its FY26 exploration program, revealing promising drilling results and new prospects across key assets including Kalgoorlie, Yandal, Pogo, and the newly acquired Hemi Development Project.

E79 Gold Mines has completed its acquisition of Cue Metals, gaining control of the Cue Gold Project in Western Australia, while appointing mining veteran Matthew Bowles to its board. The company is set to launch an intensive exploration program starting this December.

Terra Metals’ latest drilling results at the Dante Project’s Reef 2 reveal thick, continuous high-grade mineralisation from surface, reinforcing the potential for significant resource growth beyond the current 148 million tonne estimate.

Global Lithium Resources has released a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Manna Lithium Project, confirming robust financials and a long mine life in Western Australia. The study sets the stage for a Final Investment Decision in 2026 amid improving lithium market conditions.

VBX Limited has received all assay results from its 2025 infill drilling program at the Wuudagu B bauxite deposit, confirming consistency with previous resource estimates and setting the stage for updated resource modeling and potential inclusion in the definitive feasibility study.

De.mem Limited has successfully integrated Core Chemicals Pty Ltd, exceeding initial revenue expectations and setting the stage for geographic and sector expansion in the Australian gold mining chemicals market.

West Coast Silver and Artemis Resources have signed a non-binding MOU to assess processing Elizabeth Hill silver ore at Artemis’s Radio Hill plant, aiming to fast-track development while managing capital costs.

Kula Gold Limited’s board unanimously recommends shareholders accept Forrestania Resources’ off-market takeover offer, valuing Kula shares at a significant premium and promising reduced funding risks and exposure to a stronger combined gold portfolio.

Cavalier Resources reports significant high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Crawford Gold Project, reinforcing the potential for expanded mining operations. A revised Pre-Feasibility Study highlights robust economics underpinning the project’s next development phase.

Pantoro Gold's latest drilling at the Scotia Underground Mine reveals high-grade gold mineralisation extending 135 metres below current resources, reinforcing the mine's long-term potential within the Norseman Gold Project.

WestStar’s subsidiary SIMPEC has landed a $4.5 million contract to modify Fortescue’s Solomon Power Station, supporting the energy giant’s transition to renewables in the Pilbara.