Latest Western Australia News

Augustus Minerals has reported striking visible gold and exceptional assay results from rock chip sampling at its expansive Music Well project in Western Australia, signaling promising exploration progress.

Nimy Resources has successfully completed Phase 2 drilling at its Block 3 Gallium prospect in Western Australia, intercepting key host rock in 9 of 11 holes. Phase 3 drilling has now commenced to explore extensions beyond the original target.

Develop has initiated significant underground and surface infrastructure works at its Sulphur Springs zinc-copper project in Western Australia, setting the stage for an updated feasibility study and de-risking the project’s development.

Meeka Metals reports strong drilling results at Turnberry Central, extending the Stage 1 oxide open pit by up to 200 metres south and suggesting a significant boost to gold reserves and production plans.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining Limited has completed its farm-in at the Pinjin Gold Project, securing a 75% interest and surpassing key milestones with over 75,000 ounces of near-surface gold defined. This positions the company to accelerate exploration in the underexplored Laverton Tectonic Zone.

The court has approved the merger scheme between Aston Minerals and Torque Metals, making it legally effective and suspending Aston’s trading. Shareholders will soon receive Torque shares in exchange for their Aston holdings.

Black Cat Syndicate reports promising underground drilling results at its Paulsens Gold Operation, with development progressing faster than planned in the newly targeted Gabbro Veins. The company is poised to ramp up production as exploration continues.

Korab Resources has extended the completion date for the sale of its Geolsec mineral lease, securing higher royalty rates in the process. This move reshapes the financial terms of a key transaction tied to its Northern Territory phosphate project.

Aston Minerals and Torque Metals have secured court approval for their merger schemes, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the mining sector. Trading of Aston Minerals shares will be suspended from May 29 as the merger moves toward implementation.

Woodside Energy and its partners have welcomed the Australian government's proposed environmental approval extension for the North West Shelf Project, securing its future and supporting thousands of jobs.

Golden Horse Minerals reveals promising drilling results at its Hopes Hill gold project, highlighting continuity of mineralisation at depth and a significant southern extension. The company also reports encouraging shallow high-grade intercepts at the nearby Irene Betty prospect.

Two major shareholders of Western Gold Resources have been ordered by the Supreme Court of Western Australia to sell their shares to Harder Investments, triggering a managed off-market transfer process.