Latest Western Australia News

Nelson Resources has obtained key mining leases at its Yarri Gold Project, unlocking expansion potential in high-grade zones and securing up to A$10 million in funding from MEGA Resources to fast-track development.

Qube Holdings anticipates a combined $13-$25 million EBITA impact in FY26 due to geopolitical tensions and severe weather, yet maintains an underlying earnings growth outlook amid operational resilience and contractual protections.

Enegex has identified a promising new gold prospective zone at the AW1 prospect in Côte d’Ivoire’s Tougbe Permit, supported by artisanal sampling and a completed aircore drilling campaign. The company is gearing up for a substantial 3,000m reverse circulation drill program at the nearby Gogo Permit’s Bonoubana Trend.

Dalaroo Metals appoints Trystan Hughes as Exploration Manager for Greenland and Western Australia, bolstering expertise as sediment sampling at Blue Lagoon Project reveals elevated zirconium consistent with a sediment-hosted critical minerals system.

Astral Resources has reported strong drilling results across its Western Australian gold projects, progressing the Mandilla Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and securing $1.76 million in a recent placement tranche. The company maintains a healthy cash position of $73 million as it targets first gold production in early 2028.

Australian Finance Group (ASX:AFG) reported a 22.7% lift in Q3 FY26 mortgage lodgements to $29.54 billion, marking its strongest March quarter despite rising interest rates and subdued refinancing activity.

Scorpion Minerals has submitted a mining lease application for the Old Prospect gold tenements in WA, moving to secure and expand a high-grade JORC resource through planned drilling and strategic partnerships.

Podium Minerals has wrapped up a major drilling campaign at its Parks Reef PGM Project, delivering key bulk samples for ongoing metallurgical testing that builds on recent high-grade concentrator success.

Moho Resources has finalised the sale of its Silver Swan North Project, receiving an initial $500,000 payment and securing future milestone and royalty income. The deal strengthens Moho’s balance sheet as it intensifies exploration at its Bush Chook Gold Project in Western Australia.

Leeuwin Metals has secured Mining Lease M77/1300 over the Evanston deposit, marking a crucial step toward development at its Marda Gold Project. All current Mineral Resources at Marda now reside on granted leases, underpinning future production plans amid ongoing exploration.

Sheffield Resources reported a fire at its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine feed preparation plant during maintenance, causing limited damage and no injuries. Operations resumed within two days after safety checks.

Accelerate Resources (ASX: AX8) has revealed encouraging shallow gold results from its Phase 2 RC drilling at the Balagundi Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, confirming multiple mineralised trends and refining exploration targets. The company also completed a sizable aircore program, with assay results pending.