Latest Western Australia News

Rio Tinto's Q4 2024 production results reflect steady operational performance with record bauxite output and significant progress on key growth projects like Oyu Tolgoi and Rincon lithium expansion.

Meeka Metals reports continued high-grade gold intersections at its Turnberry site within the Murchison Gold Project, reinforcing strong production prospects as mining is set to begin in March 2025.

Warriedar Resources has reported a significant leap in antimony concentrate grade from its Ricciardo deposit, achieving 49% Sb with over 80% recovery. The company is progressing towards a maiden antimony Mineral Resource Estimate expected by late Q1 2025.

Victory Metals Limited has announced a major upgrade to its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Elements Project, with 71% of the resource now classified as Indicated and total tonnage rising to 247.5 million tonnes at 520 ppm TREO. This positions North Stanmore as a globally significant heavy rare earth clay deposit with promising scandium potential.

Magnetic Resources has significantly increased the gold resource estimate at its Lady Julie Gold Project to 1.75 million ounces, advancing plans for concurrent underground mining and an expanded processing plant.

BPM Minerals reports significant progress at its Claw Gold Project, completing a third drilling phase and preparing for expanded exploration across new tenements. The company maintains a strong cash position to support its growth ambitions.

MLG Oz Limited has locked in contracts worth over $45 million annually with Northern Star Resources, extending a partnership spanning more than 10 years across key Western Australian gold operations.

OD6 Metals has completed the acquisition of the historic Gulf Creek Copper Project in New South Wales, positioning itself to unlock significant copper potential using modern exploration techniques.

Sipa Resources has inked agreements to acquire four advanced gold projects in South Australia and Western Australia, positioning itself for a significant exploration boost. The $2.2 million deal, coupled with a $1.75 million capital raise, signals a strategic pivot towards expanding its resource base.

Yandal Resources has reported promising air-core drilling results at its Caladan target area, revealing significant gold mineralisation and the emergence of a new prospect named Arrakis. Follow-up drilling is planned to further explore this early-stage discovery within the Yandal Greenstone Belt.

Benz Mining has completed its acquisition of the Glenburgh and Mt Egerton gold projects in Western Australia from Spartan Resources, marking a strategic expansion with Spartan becoming a significant shareholder and board participant.

Spartan Resources has completed the sale of its Glenburgh and Egerton gold projects to Benz Mining for $1 million in cash, a 15% equity stake, and potential contingent payments. This strategic move allows Spartan to sharpen its focus on its high-grade Dalgaranga Gold Project while maintaining influence through board representation at Benz.