Latest Western Australia News

Yandal Resources has completed a major air-core and RC drilling campaign at its Arrakis Prospect, revealing a substantial 2.2km mineralised gold structure. Final assay results from air-core drilling are in, with RC results expected soon, setting the stage for further exploration.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a crucial works approval for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, pushing Australia’s first dedicated cobalt processing plant closer to a final investment decision by the end of 2025.

Metal Bank Limited has completed due diligence on Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets and is set to commence drilling at the Seven Leaders prospect, marking a key step in its Western Australian gold expansion strategy.

OzAurum Resources has regained full control of the Mulgabbie North Gold Project feasibility study, initiating inhouse metallurgical testing that has already surpassed industry benchmarks, setting a strong technical foundation for potential gold production.

VBX Limited reports promising low-silica bauxite discoveries at East Kalumburu A near its flagship Wuudagu project, alongside key strategic appointments and ongoing drilling programs advancing the project towards a targeted DFS completion in early 2026.

Verity Resources has launched its Phase 2 drilling campaign at the Monument Gold Project, aiming to upgrade and expand its 154,000-ounce inferred gold resource in Western Australia’s Laverton Goldfields.

Medallion Metals has taken a crucial step forward by ordering a secondary ball mill to upgrade the Cosmic Boy Concentrator, underpinning its Sulphide Production Strategy and advancing its feasibility study toward a final investment decision.

Victory Metals Limited has reported exceptional heavy rare earth element assay results from its North Stanmore Project, revealing some of the highest Dysprosium and Terbium grades ever recorded in clay-hosted deposits globally.

Orbminco’s maiden drilling at Majestic North confirms robust shallow gold mineralisation, underpinning its planned acquisition of the project. High-grade intercepts highlight promising exploration upside.

Rumble Resources Limited has launched a $2 million non-renounceable entitlement offer following a $7 million placement, aiming to fund exploration and development activities at its Western Queen Gold Project. The offer opens on 16 September and closes on 26 September 2025.

Northern Minerals has released its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earth Project, confirming an 11-year production plan targeting 181,000 tonnes of rare earth concentrate. The project aims to establish a critical Australian supply chain for heavy rare earths in partnership with Iluka Resources.

Northern Minerals has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project, confirming its technical and financial viability as a critical new source of dysprosium and terbium outside China.