Latest Western Australia News

Big River Industries Ltd (ASX, BRI) is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies, a leading Western Australian distributor, in a $17 million deal that promises immediate earnings accretion and strategic growth in the WA market.

Zenith Minerals’ initial drilling at Dulcie North confirms the continuity and scale of a shear-hosted gold system, aligning closely with its Exploration Target and setting the stage for a maiden JORC resource estimate.

Cauldron Energy has reported further high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Manyingee North prospect, extending the known resource and highlighting the Yanrey Project's growing significance in Australia's uranium landscape.

Big River Industries is set to acquire John’s Building Supplies for up to $17 million, backed by a fully underwritten $10 million entitlement offer to fund the deal. This move strengthens Big River’s presence in Western Australia’s growing building materials market.

Horizon Gold reports significant shallow gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Gum Creek Project in Western Australia, alongside ongoing deep drilling and a progressing feasibility study.

Metal Bank Limited is set to complete its acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals' gold assets, bolstering its Western Australia portfolio and appointing Tim Gilbert as CEO to drive its transition from explorer to producer.

Hastings Technology Metals has secured shareholder approval to distribute Metal Bank shares as it divests its gold assets, marking a strategic pivot towards rare earths.

Metcash Limited reported steady FY26 half-year results with modest revenue growth, strong cash flow, and resilience amid tobacco sales decline. The company’s digital B2B marketplace 'Sorted' is rapidly expanding, underpinning future growth prospects.

Ore Resources has kicked off its Phase 3 drilling campaign at the Miriam Project in Western Australia, targeting promising high-grade gold zones at the Forrest prospect. Results are expected early next year, with the company well-positioned financially to advance exploration.

Larvotto Resources has secured an exclusive option to acquire the historically mined Blockade Mine in Mt Isa, Queensland, with plans for a targeted drilling program to validate and expand known copper mineralisation. This move could pivot Larvotto’s Mt Isa project from exploration to development.

Moho Resources has secured a new drilling contractor to commence a significant RC drilling program at the Swan Prospect within its Bush Chook Project, aiming to test a major gold anomaly near a high-grade deposit.

Auric Mining has reported strong financial and production results from its inaugural gold processing campaign at the Munda Starter Pit, generating A$16.85 million in sales and netting over A$10.8 million after costs. The company is gearing up for a second campaign in January 2026 as it advances plans for a major expansion.