Latest Western Australia News

Encounter Resources reports significant high-grade niobium mineralisation at its Green carbonatite complex, accelerating plans for resource drilling and mining studies in 2025.

Wildcat Resources has delivered a landmark Mineral Resource Estimate for its Tabba Tabba Lithium Project, positioning it as a major player in Australia’s lithium sector with a high-confidence 74.1Mt resource at 1.0% Li2O.

First Graphene Limited strengthens its financial footing with a UK R&D tax rebate and expands its global footprint through new distribution agreements in India and Brazil.

Latin Resources Limited has secured Supreme Court approval for its acquisition by Pilbara Minerals, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the Australian mining sector.

Buru Energy is progressing steadily on its Rafael Project, aiming for commercial agreements in early 2025 and production by late 2027, while implementing significant cost reductions to sharpen its financial position.

Carnarvon Energy and its partners have deferred key milestones in the Dorado Phase 1 liquids development, pushing back the Final Investment Decision and FPSO purchase. Despite the delay, the Joint Venture remains confident and plans further exploration drilling in 2026.

Delta Lithium reports strong drilling results and successful metallurgical test work at its Yinnetharra Lithium Project, underpinning confidence in resource expansion and future development plans.

TG Metals Limited reports robust metallurgical testwork outcomes for spodumene concentrate at its Lake Johnston Project, achieving lithium grades exceeding 6% Li2O and recovery rates above 80%. The company maintains a solid cash position of $5.3 million as it prepares for further exploration in 2025.

Kali Metals has significantly extended the gold-in-soil anomaly at its Marble Bar Project, increasing the strike length by 80% to 9.5 kilometres. The company is now prioritising gold exploration while maintaining lithium as a secondary focus.

Dundas Minerals has reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its recent drilling at the Rockland Mining Lease, confirming a significant 1km mineralised trend at the Windanya Gold Project. Detailed 3D modelling is underway to guide further exploration.

Beacon Minerals has launched an eight-hole diamond drilling program at its Lady Ida Iguana Deposit, aiming to refine mine design and deepen geological understanding. Results are anticipated in the second quarter of 2025.

BHP has reported a robust 10% increase in copper production for the half year ended December 2024, driven by record output at Escondida and strong performances across key assets. Despite a weather-related setback in South Australia, the company remains on track to meet FY25 guidance while advancing major growth projects and sustainability initiatives.