Latest Western Australia News

Element 25 Limited has raised AU$10 million to advance its Butcherbird Expansion Project in Western Australia, aiming to increase manganese production and support its innovative battery materials refinery in the US.

Breakthrough Minerals reports encouraging soil sampling results at its Errolls Gold Project in Western Australia, setting the stage for imminent reverse circulation drilling. The company maintains a solid cash position of approximately AUD 1.68 million to support exploration activities.

Auris Minerals advances its exploration efforts in Western Australia's Bryah Basin with a $3.2 million strategic placement, aiming to expand its geological team and accelerate copper, gold, and rare earth project identification.

RareX Limited has reported new high-grade gallium re-assay results from 15 drill holes at its Cummins Range Project, confirming broad and consistent mineralisation alongside rare earths and scandium. These findings reinforce gallium’s potential as a valuable co-product in this multi-element critical minerals deposit.

New Murchison Gold Limited has officially transitioned to a gold producer with first ore crushed and shipped from its Crown Prince Gold Mine, backed by strong exploration results and a successful $15 million capital raise.

Liontown Resources delivered a robust September quarter with a significant ramp-up in underground mining at Kathleen Valley, alongside a fortified cash position and strategic contract amendments.

NH3 Clean Energy has secured key government approval that streamlines regulatory processes for its WAH2 low-emissions ammonia project, keeping it on track for first production by 2026. This milestone underscores growing state support for decarbonisation initiatives in Western Australia’s strategic industrial zones.

OD6 Metals has selected a cutting-edge rare earth processing flowsheet delivering ~75% recovery of key elements and completed metallurgical drilling at Splinter Rock, supported by a $2.5 million capital raise. The company also commenced Phase 2 drilling at its Gulf Creek Copper Project, maintaining a strong cash position.

Big River Industries reports a 4.9% sales decline year-to-date but highlights stabilizing revenue and resilient margins, with a cautious outlook on residential recovery and steady commercial demand.

Astral Resources has strengthened its leadership and advisory teams to drive the Mandilla Gold Project towards production, targeting first gold output by the end of 2027. The company has also engaged GR Engineering Services for critical feasibility work and appointed Taylor Collison to assist with debt financing.

Nelson Resources has submitted a Program of Work for an extensive drilling program at its Yarri Gold Project, with MEGA Resources set to fully fund operations up to $10 million. Drilling is expected to begin shortly after regulatory approval.

GoldArc Resources has signed a Letter of Intent with Mineral Mining Services to jointly develop the Leonora South gold project, aiming to accelerate production with minimal capital outlay. The deal includes a drill-for-equity arrangement to preserve cash for exploration.