Latest Western Australia News

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has made significant strides in Papua New Guinea, rebranding and advancing key projects while initiating commercial quicklime shipments to Western Australia. The company’s robust cash position and community agreements set the stage for upcoming construction milestones.

Pilot Energy reports significant progress in transitioning the Cliff Head Oil Field to a carbon storage facility, alongside a major upgrade in WA-481P gas and oil prospective resources and a $6.8 million capital raise.

Reedy Lagoon Corporation has identified several promising gold drill targets at its Burracoppin project while seeking a farm-in partner for its iron venture, signaling a pivotal phase in exploration and development.

Babylon Pump & Power capped FY25 with its strongest rental segment performance and is poised to expand significantly following imminent acquisitions of Matrix Hydro Services and Blue Hire.

Sultan Resources advances exploration in NSW’s Lachlan Fold Belt with promising gold-copper targets while managing a modest capital raise and reviewing WA assets.

Northern Star Resources has declined to exercise its option to acquire Kalamazoo’s Ashburton Gold Project, leaving Kalamazoo to advance development plans amid record Australian gold prices. The company has initiated a Scoping Study and secured $2 million in fresh capital to support its next phase.

Scorpion Minerals has completed initial drilling at its Pharos Gold Project with assays expected soon, while expanding its Murchison footprint through a strategic JV. The company also explores options to unlock value from its Mt Mulcahy copper asset.

Hawthorn Resources is progressing its Anglo Saxon gold project with an approved drilling program and advancing mining lease applications at Mt Bevan, while maintaining a strong cash position.

Dundas Minerals has significantly expanded its gold exploration footprint by acquiring a dominant 612km² tenement position in the underexplored Gerry Well greenstone belt and received approvals for key drilling programs at its Kalgoorlie projects.

International Graphite Limited (ASX, IG6) has signed a cooperation agreement to develop a 3,000 t/y expandable graphite facility in Germany, advancing its global footprint alongside progress at its Collie micronising plant and Springdale project, supported by potential US Department of Defense funding.

Athena Resources has completed a successful drilling campaign at its Byro South magnetite project, resolving key tenement disputes and strengthening its alliance with Fenix Resources. The company is advancing metallurgical test work to enhance ore quality.

Magmatic Resources has secured the Weebo Gold Project in Western Australia and reported encouraging copper-gold drill results at its Myall Project, maintaining a robust cash position of $4.7 million.