Latest Western Australia News

Encounter Resources has reported significant new high-grade niobium and rare earth element intersections at its Green prospect, extending mineralisation over a 4km strike. The results support an updated resource estimate and ongoing project development in Western Australia’s West Arunta region.

Fletcher Building reports a stable half-year performance despite subdued markets, advancing its strategic pivot with the announced sale of its Construction division.

Iluka Resources posted a net loss of $288 million in 2025 amid subdued mineral sands demand but progressed key projects including the Balranald mine commissioning and Eneabba rare earths refinery construction.

Empire Resources has successfully raised nearly $2.9 million through the first tranche of its planned $5 million placement, with a second tranche pending shareholder approval in March.

Carnavale Resources has retracted and replaced its recent investor presentation to correct overstated financial forecasts for gold prices above AUD 6,500/oz, reaffirming robust economics for its Kookynie Gold Project.

King River Resources has secured an exclusive option to acquire the Mindoolah Gold Project in Western Australia, boasting historic high-grade gold production and significant unmined mineralisation. The company plans an aggressive 2026 exploration campaign to unlock the project's substantial potential.

Benz Mining Corp is set to accelerate exploration at its Glenburgh Gold Project with over 250,000 metres of drilling planned in 2026, backed by a strong A$94 million cash position. The company’s geological work has redefined Glenburgh into a district-scale system with three major gold camps, including a newly identified growth front.

Horizon Minerals unveils robust scoping study results for its Black Swan Project in WA, outlining a low-capital, high-return gold development targeting 102,000 ounces annually. The company launches a $175 million placement to fund construction and advance operations toward mid-2027 commissioning.

Cauldron Energy has announced a major uranium resource upgrade at its Yanrey Project in Western Australia, now exceeding 55 million pounds of uranium oxide. Backed by strong project economics and fully funded drilling for 2026, the company is poised to capitalise on the global nuclear resurgence amid ongoing policy challenges.

Marquee Resources has announced a substantial 69% increase in its Mt Clement (Eastern Hills) inferred mineral resource, now containing 11,000 tonnes of antimony equivalent metal, positioning the project as a key player in Australia's critical minerals landscape.

Cauldron Energy has reported a significant 32% increase in uranium resources at its Yanrey Uranium Project, highlighted by a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for Manyingee North and an upgraded resource at Manyingee South.

Terra Metals has confirmed a large, high-grade platinum group metals (PGM) sulfide system at its Southwest SW6 Prospect, revealing thick mineralisation open at depth and a compelling new platinum-rich zone. This discovery expands the scale and complexity of the Dante Project’s magmatic system, setting the stage for an ambitious drilling campaign.