Latest Western Australian Mining News

Antares Metals has agreed to earn a 90% interest in the historic Enterprise gold mine in Western Australia, adding a fourth priority target to its Quinns project. The company has expanded its air core program to 2,500 metres, but the transaction remains subject to expenditure, approvals and historical-data caveats.

Liontown has approved a $389 million expansion of Kathleen Valley, targeting average spodumene concentrate production of about 780,000 dry metric tonnes a year from FY30. The project is expected to lower unit costs, but its economics rely on lithium price assumptions, execution and a production inventory containing 21.5% inferred resources.

Gibb River Diamonds reported a A$5.61 million profit after receiving a A$7 million pre-GST distribution from its Neta gold joint venture. The cash windfall leaves the explorer with A$6.74 million in the bank, but its next challenge is converting a one-off mining payment into a credible development pipeline.

Cazaly Resources has extended anomalous gold mineralisation more than 400 metres south at Hastings, including a shallow 7-metre zone grading 1.2g/t. The company now plans 2,500 metres of RC drilling at Hastings and an initial test of unverified historical high-grade results at Gulls Blow.

Macro Metals has agreed in principle to sell its Agbaja Iron Ore Project in Nigeria to RSIN Nigeria Limited for US$5.67 million, allowing the company to refocus on Western Australian operations.

Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) has delivered further high-grade nickel sulphide assay results from recent drilling at its Mulga Tank Project, revealing broad mineralised zones and standout intervals exceeding 2% nickel. These findings are set to expand the current resource and reinforce the project's hybrid nickel sulphide system potential.

Astral Resources reports strong assay results from infill drilling at Theia, underpinning resource upgrades and de-risking early Mandilla mine development near Kalgoorlie.

Kalamazoo Resources has completed a substantial drilling program at its Mt Olympus deposit, delivering high-grade gold intersections that bolster confidence ahead of an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study.

Accent Resources NL has struck a deal to sell its Norseman Gold Project for up to A$4 million in cash, while keeping iron ore and platinum group element rights and securing a royalty stream on future mineral production.

Riversgold has been granted a 21-year mining lease for its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, clearing a major hurdle for development and triggering full funding from Mega Resources under a profit-sharing agreement.

Matsa Resources has restructured its board and management team, appointing three new non-executive directors with deep technical and commercial expertise to support the expansion and development of its Lake Carey gold asset.

Leeuwin Metals has inked a non-binding MOU with Bain Global Resources and MEGA Resources to explore development, funding, and operational pathways for its 342,300oz Marda Gold Project in WA.