Latest Western Australia News

Lodestar Minerals has kicked off its first-ever exploration program at the Virgin Mountain Rare Earth Project in Arizona, targeting historically promising heavy and light rare earth elements amid shifting global supply dynamics.

Black Canyon Limited confirms high-grade manganese and iron mineralisation extending 1.8km south of its Wandanya discovery, bolstering the project's scale and potential ahead of planned drilling in 2026.

Ordell Minerals has confirmed significant gold anomalies at its Goodia Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for first-pass drilling in early 2026. The under-explored region offers promising potential for gold, lithium, and base metals.

Duketon Mining has confirmed two significant gold anomalies at its Boodanoo Project through detailed soil sampling, setting the stage for targeted drilling in early 2026.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has been served with a writ alleging breach of a convertible loan agreement tied to share issuance and pricing, sparking a legal dispute with a US investment firm.

Nex Metals Explorations reported no exploration spending in Q1 FY26 but made significant strides by finalising a profit-sharing deal for its Kookynie project and entering Egypt’s Eastern Desert mining scene.

BOA Resources has secured a 49% interest in the Neds Creek Copper Project, positioning itself near some of Western Australia’s most prolific copper mines. With drilling planned for early 2026, the company aims to unlock significant exploration potential in this proven copper district.

Monadelphous has reported a record-breaking year with $2.3 billion in new contracts and a strong financial performance, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and growth in energy transition sectors.

Cauldron Energy has announced a significant new uranium discovery at its Manyingee North prospect within the Yanrey Uranium Project, revealing broad zones of high-grade mineralisation from initial drilling. This discovery expands the company’s resource potential near Paladin Energy’s Manyingee Deposit and underscores the effectiveness of its advanced exploration techniques.

Warriedar Resources has officially been acquired by Capricorn Metals through a court-approved scheme, with shareholders exchanging their holdings for Capricorn shares and options. The takeover culminates in Warriedar’s imminent delisting from the ASX.

Warriedar Resources has completed its acquisition by Capricorn Metals through a court-approved scheme, with shareholders exchanging their shares for Capricorn stock. The takeover triggers Warriedar’s removal from the ASX next week.

Mount Ridley Mines has identified seven new high-priority rare earth and gallium target zones forming a 33km untested corridor near existing resources in Western Australia, setting the stage for significant exploration expansion.