Latest Western Australia News

Qantas Group is closing its Singapore-based low-cost carrier Jetstar Asia, recycling $500 million in capital to support fleet renewal and growth in Australia and New Zealand. The move impacts only 16 intra-Asia routes and aims to strengthen core markets amid rising costs and competition.

Solstice Minerals’ initial RC drilling at Statesman Well reveals promising shallow high-grade gold intercepts, reinforcing the potential of its Yarri Project in WA’s Eastern Goldfields.

Etherstack has landed a $1 million contract to supply digital radio network equipment to the world’s largest iron ore producer in Western Australia, reinforcing its growth in recurring revenues. The company also reports record cash receipts in the first half of 2025, signaling strong momentum.

Aurora Labs has been awarded a $544,333 Defence Industry Development Grant to expand its production capabilities for gas turbine propulsion systems, reinforcing Australia’s sovereign defence manufacturing.

Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has expanded its Overland Project by approximately 2,000 km², unveiling new copper-gold basement targets alongside ongoing uranium exploration in the highly prospective Delamerian region of South Australia.

Iceni Gold has raised $2.5 million in an oversubscribed placement to fund key drilling programs at its 14 Mile Well Gold Project and initiate exploration at the Welcome Creek copper-gold target in Western Australia.

AusQuest has kicked off a significant drilling campaign at its Morrisey Magnetite Project in Western Australia, aiming to expand on promising iron ore discoveries and assess commercial viability.

Blaze Minerals has announced promising initial diamond drilling results from its Ntungamo Project in Uganda, confirming a new discovery of critical minerals Gallium and Rubidium. These findings validate the company’s exploration thesis and set the stage for further work.

OD6 Metals has secured a second regulatory approval to extend its Phase 2 drilling at the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project, targeting promising repeat mineral structures and deepening exploration near recent high-grade intercepts.

Pilbara Minerals Limited has announced a significant 2025 Mineral Resource update for its Pilgangoora Operation, increasing contained lithium oxide by 23% to 5.7 million tonnes and reinforcing its status as a global lithium powerhouse.

Finbar Group has fast-tracked Ronald Chan’s appointment as CEO, aiming to leverage his deep company experience to strengthen its development pipeline and growth strategy.

IDM International shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Blackstone Minerals’ acquisition via a scheme of arrangement, setting the stage for a transformative merger in the copper-gold mining sector.