Latest Western Australia News

Firebird Metals has inked a non-binding MoU with global mining giant Eramet to supply manganese ore for its upcoming battery-grade manganese plant in China, marking a pivotal step toward production. The agreement aims to evolve into a long-term supply contract by 2026, underpinning Firebird’s growth in the EV battery materials market.

Wildcat Resources reports significant progress on the Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its Tabba Tabba Lithium Project in Western Australia, now approximately 50% complete, supported by strong metallurgical results and environmental groundwork.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has approved the merger between Horizon Minerals and Poseidon Nickel, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the nickel sector. Key dates for trading suspension and scheme implementation have now been confirmed.

NT Minerals Limited reveals promising initial assay results from its Ultrafine Soil Sampling Program at the Twin Peaks Project, highlighting significant copper and gold anomalism that paves the way for targeted drilling in 2025.

Kalgoorlie Gold Mining has announced a significant new gold discovery named 'Lighthorse' at its Pinjin project, revealing thick, high-grade intercepts that promise to reshape its growth trajectory in the Eastern Goldfields. A follow-up drilling campaign is set for March 2025 to further delineate this expansive mineralised system.

Charger Metals NL has reported further high-grade lithium intersections at its Medcalf West Prospect, including an 11m interval grading 1.80% Li2O, while initiating diamond drilling at the promising Mt Day Prospect.

Cyprium Metals has successfully closed its pro rata non-renounceable entitlement offer, raising A$1.53 million with a 51% shareholder participation rate. The company plans to issue over 54 million new shares, while retaining discretion over a significant shortfall.

Lanthanein Resources has completed diamond drilling at its Lady Grey Project, targeting a significant EM conductor plate aligned with gold anomalies. Approval for further drilling under a higher-grade anomaly sets the stage for potential resource expansion.

Aruma Resources is set to launch a 2,000-metre aircore drilling campaign at its Salmon Gums Gold Project, aiming to unlock new high-potential gold prospects identified through recent geological reinterpretations.

Tempest Minerals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Green Steel and Iron to develop a $3 billion hot briquette iron processing hub near its Yalgoo Project, aiming to supply high-grade magnetite for green steelmaking.

Lord Resources has uncovered significant gravity anomalies at its Ilgarari Copper Project, revealing promising new drill targets and commencing an earn-in agreement to secure an 80% interest in the sulphide rights.

Miramar Resources has confirmed the Bangemall region as a significant new nickel-copper province following detailed Micro-XRF analysis of drill samples from its Mount Vernon Project, revealing disseminated nickel and copper sulphides. This breakthrough positions Miramar as a first-mover with a dominant landholding in a highly prospective area.