Latest Western Australia News

Brightstar Resources has reported outstanding metallurgical test results from its Cork Tree Well deposit, with gold recoveries exceeding 90% across multiple rock types. The company is fast-tracking further drilling to expand resource potential amid a recent board change.

E79 Gold Mines has successfully raised $1.8 million through a placement oversubscribed by more than double, aiming to fund exploration at its promising Laverton South Gold Project and bolster working capital.

Rox Resources reports compelling assay results from its 35,000m drilling campaign at Youanmi, alongside advancing metallurgical testing and critical infrastructure upgrades, positioning the project firmly on track for its mid-2025 resource update.

Artemis Resources has clarified the permitting status of its Radio Hill processing plant and outlined the regulatory and operational steps required to resume processing activities, while granting Greentech Metals an exclusive option to assess copper ore feasibility.

Rumble Resources has reported significant high-grade gold and tungsten assay results from Phase 1 drilling at its Western Queen project, uncovering two new gold lodes and expanding tungsten mineralisation. Phase 2 drilling is underway to further delineate these promising discoveries.

New Age Exploration Limited has reported compelling high-grade gold intercepts from its Wagyu Gold Project in Western Australia's Central Pilbara, confirming the project's growing potential ahead of a planned RC drilling campaign.

Raiden Resources has completed an extensive aircore drilling program at its Arrow Gold Project, revealing promising gold and arsenic anomalies that hint at significant mineral potential. The joint venture partner Mallina Co Pty Ltd is set to advance follow-up studies to refine targets.

Aruma Resources has reported multiple high-grade gallium assay results from its Saltwater Project in Western Australia, highlighting promising multi-commodity potential and drill-ready targets.

Patronus Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intercepts at its Mertondale Gold Project, confirming substantial exploration upside and unveiling a maiden JORC Exploration Target named Koi. The results reinforce the potential to expand beyond the existing 241,000-ounce resource.

Larvotto Resources has modified its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project to adopt dry stacking for tailings, a move that promises environmental benefits and faster regulatory approval without impacting project economics.

Cosmo Metals has appointed Ian Prentice as Managing Director, tasking him with accelerating exploration at the promising Bingara and Nundle projects in NSW. Prentice’s extensive industry experience signals a strategic pivot towards unlocking value in underexplored assets.

Aurizon Holdings reported a 3% revenue increase in its half-year FY2025 results, driven by higher coal volumes, but underlying NPAT fell 14% due to rising costs and customer mix effects. The company’s strong free cash flow supports an expanded $300 million buy-back program.