Latest Western Australia News

Southern Hemisphere Mining has completed Phase I drilling at its Southern Porphyry target in Chile, confirming a large hydrothermal system and delivering encouraging assay results. The company is gearing up for Phase II drilling targeting the elusive high-grade core.

Pinnacle Minerals has exited its US critical minerals ventures, retaining key Australian and Canadian assets while bolstering its board and cash position to pursue strategic growth.

Voltaic Strategic Resources (ASX:VSR) closed March 2026 with a robust A$9.3 million cash and securities position, progressing drill-ready gold targets at Meekatharra and refining rare earth and lithium prospects across Western Australia. The company’s strategic acquisition adjacent to its Ti Tree Lithium Project signals intent to consolidate its position in a burgeoning lithium corridor.

Dreadnought Resources has obtained regulatory approval for open pit mining at its Star of Mangaroon gold project in Western Australia, advancing its strategy to become a self-funded explorer by outsourcing development and processing.

Arika Resources has reported a fresh wave of thick, high-grade gold intercepts at its Yundamindra Gold Project in Western Australia, reinforcing the project's potential ahead of a maiden resource estimate.

New Murchison Gold (ASX:NMG) has uncovered its deepest and highest-grade gold intercept to date below the Crown Prince open pit, underscoring significant underground mining potential at its flagship Garden Gully project.

Santos delivered a steady first quarter with production up 3% year-on-year, driven by Barossa's initial cargoes and Pikka phase 1 nearing first oil. Free cash flow held firm at $383 million, while a key Moomba optimisation project received final investment approval.

Burley Minerals has reignited interest in its Chubb Lithium Project in Quebec following a lithium price uptick and promising drilling results revealing both spodumene and rare pollucite mineralisation. The company is weighing strategic options including further exploration, joint ventures, or sale.

Delta Lithium’s March quarter report highlights robust high-grade lithium drilling at Mt Ida, successful production of battery-grade lithium and rubidium carbonates, and ongoing exploration progress at Yinnetharra, supported by a strong $52 million cash position.

Pantoro Gold has struck a $20 million funding deal with Mega Resources to develop the high-grade Rama Open Pit in Western Australia, securing an exclusive option to extend mining underground through a profit-sharing agreement.

Macro Mining Services has partnered with Austral Pacific to tap into gold tailings and stockpiles at the Paris Gold Mine, aiming to turn historical waste into revenue through a 50:50 profit share after expense recovery.

Star Minerals has secured final approvals and commenced site mobilisation at its Tumblegum South Gold Project, bolstered by strong drilling results and a $2.75 million sale of non-core assets to Catalyst Metals.