Latest Western Australian Mining News

Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) has reported a broad 230m intersection of nickel sulphide mineralisation at its Mulga Tank Project, including multiple higher-grade zones, as its Phase 5 drilling program overcomes earlier fuel supply issues and gains momentum.

Premier1 Lithium completed its maiden RC drilling at Yalgoo and confirmed expanded gold anomalies at Rochefort through advanced geophysical surveys, setting up follow-up drilling in 2026.

Auric Mining has appointed Gareth Solly as CEO, aiming to fast-track its transition to a mid-tier gold producer by developing the Burbanks processing facility and expanding operations at Munda.

BMG Resources has commenced diamond drilling as part of a 10,000m program at its Abercromby Gold Project in WA, aiming to expand its 518,000oz gold resource. Results are expected within weeks, alongside a near-complete scoping study that could pave the way for near-term production.

Albright Metals has completed the sale of part of its Bryah Basin tenements to Catalyst Metals, securing $1 million in cash and shares to advance its Golden Pike gold and antimony project in Canada.

Great Southern Mining has commenced co-funded diamond drilling at two promising Western Australian targets, aiming to unlock platinum group elements and high-grade gold mineralisation.

GoldArc Resources has locked in a strategic drilling services agreement with MMS for its Leonora South Gold Project, enabling up to A$750,000 of drilling fees to be paid in shares. This innovative deal preserves cash and aligns contractor incentives with the project’s long-term success.

Alcoa of Australia has partnered with the federal government to overhaul the environmental approvals process for its Western Australian mining operations, committing $55 million to conservation efforts and securing operational certainty through 2045.

Evergold Minerals Limited advances its gold exploration with new tenement acquisitions and drilling approvals at key projects, while managing a tighter cash position heading into 2026.

Western Mines Group has reported significant progress in its Mulga Tank nickel project with deep drilling revealing extended high-grade sulphide zones, supported by a $3.72 million capital raise and government grants to fund further exploration.

SSH Group Ltd reinforces its backing of the Mining Agreement with High-Tech Metals Ltd, as HTM explores new ore processing options through a non-binding MoU with Wiluna Mining.

Pearl Gull Iron has completed the sale of its Cockatoo Island Project, receiving $4.5 million in cash, a 4% indirect stake in Crestlink Pty Ltd, and ongoing royalties. The transaction positions the company to pursue new growth opportunities while maintaining exposure to the project’s future upside.