Latest Western Australia News

West Cobar Metals (ASX: WC1) is progressing its U.S.-focused critical minerals strategy by formally engaging with U.S. government funding programs and partnering with Washington D.C.-based advisor GreenMet. The company’s Australian projects contain key minerals aligned with U.S. supply chain priorities, while it evaluates potential U.S. acquisitions to expand its footprint.

Monadelphous Group Limited has announced new and extended contracts worth approximately $145 million across key resource sector sites in Australia and Papua New Guinea, reinforcing its longstanding industry presence.

Nex Metals Explorations Ltd (ASX:NME) has amended its sale agreement of its 20% interest in the Arika joint venture, converting deferred shares into upfront shares and raising $2.5 million cash plus 70.8 million Arika shares. Shareholder approval is scheduled for May 2026 amid ASX regulatory requirements.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been selected for the Australian Government’s Investor Front Door pilot, providing enhanced regulatory support and access to government financing to advance the project’s development.

Strategic Energy Resources Limited (ASX: SER) has requested an immediate voluntary suspension of its securities on the ASX ahead of a Supreme Court hearing concerning the appointment of its auditors. The suspension will remain until the company releases an announcement expected before market open on 14 April 2026.

Larvotto Resources has engaged former Federal Senator The Hon. David Fawcett as a Strategic Advisor to support positioning its Hillgrove antimony production within national security and critical minerals supply chains.

Marquee Resources has entered a 24-month patent license and option agreement with UT-Battelle LLC, granting access to advanced rare earth element separation technologies from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This positions Marquee to explore downstream processing opportunities for its Redlings REE Project in Western Australia.

Benz Mining Corp reports multiple new high-grade gold discoveries at Hurricane Camp within the Glenburgh Gold Project, confirming a significant new mineralised corridor and accelerating exploration efforts.

Macarthur Minerals Limited (ASX:MIO) has obtained Program of Work approval from the Western Australian Department of Mines, enabling bulk sampling and infrastructure development at its Lake Giles Iron Project. This milestone supports the company’s strategic progression toward potential production.

GR Engineering Services Limited has been awarded a $68 million EPC contract by Northparkes Mining Services, a subsidiary of Evolution Mining, to upgrade the Northparkes Coarse Particle Flotation Project in New South Wales, aiming to improve copper recovery and energy efficiency.

Reach Resources Limited (ASX: RR1) has announced a 30% increase in the Mineral Resource Estimate for its Blue Heaven deposit at the Murchison South Gold Project, now totaling 80,000 ounces of gold at an improved grade of 3.0 g/t Au. The near-surface resource supports potential open pit mining with high metallurgical recovery and favourable infrastructure access.

Alicanto Minerals has obtained an A$18.1 million non-dilutive funding package from Stria Lithium, including cash and equity, to support resource expansion at the Mt Henry Gold Project, where diamond drilling is currently underway.