Latest Western Australia News

Ardea Resources has extended its Major Project Status for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, reinforcing its strategic role in Australia's critical minerals sector and ensuring continued government support.

Rox Resources has reported significant progress at its Youanmi Gold Project, including a 36% increase in underground gold resources and on-track completion of its Definitive Feasibility Study, setting the stage for production in Western Australia.

Cyprium Metals has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising approximately A$80 million to fund key projects and reinforce its financial position.

Askari Metals has completed the sale of its Australian subsidiary First Western Gold, including the Burracoppin Gold Project, to Forrestania Resources, enabling a strategic pivot to its African exploration assets.

De.mem Limited has acquired Core Chemicals Pty Ltd for $2.68 million, nearly doubling its EBITDA and positioning itself to capitalise on a surging gold sector. The deal combines strong recurring revenues with significant synergy potential.

Iluka Resources reported steady Q3 production but announced suspension of synthetic rutile and Cataby mine operations from December 2025, aiming for significant cost savings. Meanwhile, rare earths refinery construction accelerates amid tightening Chinese export controls.

De.mem Limited has acquired Core Chemicals Ltd for approximately $3 million, significantly expanding its footprint in the Australian gold mining sector and enhancing its pro-forma EBITDA to $1.6 million.

Forrestania Resources has intersected significant copper sulphides in its first diamond drill hole at the Breakaway Dam VMS prospect, confirming the effectiveness of its electromagnetic targeting and hinting at a district-scale copper system.

Resources & Energy Group Limited has kicked off an extensive soil sampling program at its East Menzies Gold Project, aiming to refine exploration targets and build on its maiden resource at Gigante Grande.

Hawk Resources has raised A$5 million and secured an option to earn up to 80% of the Olympus Scandium Project in Western Australia, aiming to advance exploration of a large-scale scandium anomaly in a Tier-1 jurisdiction.

Catalina Resources has completed its acquisition of the Beasley Creek Gold Project, gaining full ownership of a highly prospective gold tenure in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Iceni Gold’s latest drilling at the Guyer Trend within its 14 Mile Well Project reveals a large, evolving gold system with two distinct mineralisation styles, marking a significant step forward in exploration.