Latest Western Australia News

Forrestania Resources has secured A$310 million through a two-tranche placement to fund the A$300 million acquisition of the Edna May Gold Hub from Ramelius Resources, advancing its dual processing hub strategy in Western Australia.

Avira Resources has appointed Andrew van Bentum as CEO, bringing over 25 years of expertise to lead its gold and base metals exploration strategy across Western Australia and Sweden.

Nido Education Limited has secured a 12-month extension on its NAB loan facility, increasing available funding by $10 million and raising its bank guarantee capacity to $17.5 million, underpinning its growth in early childhood education.

Norwest Minerals updates its Bulgera Gold Project resource estimate to 191,000 ounces within an optimised open-pit shell, underpinning a promising heap leach development pathway with strong metallurgical recoveries.

WA Gold has kicked off a 3,680m reconnaissance drilling program at its Bullabulling Project, aiming to test the northern continuation of the Bullabulling Shear Zone adjacent to a 4.5 million ounce gold mine.

The ACCC has rejected Coles’ plan to acquire a leasehold for a new supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, citing risks of reduced competition and the potential exit of an independent rival.

The ACCC has stepped in to prevent Coles from acquiring a leasehold for a new supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie, citing risks of reduced competition and the potential exit of an independent rival.

Boab Metals has begun dismantling the DeGrussa processing plant to relocate it to Sorby Hills, with first silver-lead concentrate production targeted for the second half of 2027. Key infrastructure is progressing ahead of schedule, and an updated Project Delivery Plan will reflect higher silver prices and extended mine life.

Venus Metals Corporation has secured $47 million from selling its Youanmi Gold Project royalty, while exploration at Henderson and Youanmi Base Metals projects reveals promising targets. The company also initiates titanium extraction R&D and plans special dividends for shareholders.

Maverick Minerals has secured a binding agreement to acquire a 90% interest in Lyza Mining, adding eight tenements in Western Australia’s West Arunta region to its portfolio. This move complements its pending Viper Project acquisition and positions Maverick to explore for niobium, rare earths, and IOCG deposits across a combined 220 km2 area.

BOA Resources has appointed geologist Graeme Purcell as Managing Director following its acquisition of the Thaduna and Green Dragon copper deposits, setting the stage for a drilling campaign at Neds Creek.

International Graphite Limited has appointed Liam Farley, CEO of Xcelsior Capital, to its board and increased its placement to $4.4 million, reinforcing its strategic push in graphite processing across Australia and Europe.