Latest Yilgarn Craton News

Forrestania Resources has announced a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate of 103,500 ounces of gold at its Johnson Range Project, fulfilling a key condition for acquiring Aurumin Johnson Range Pty Ltd and Aurumin Mt Dimer Pty Ltd from Newcam Minerals.

First Au Limited has secured a binding agreement to acquire the Barlee Gold Project in Western Australia, significantly enlarging its exploration portfolio in a historically productive yet underexplored greenstone belt.

High-Tech Metals has reported exceptional high-grade gold results from infill drilling at its Wagtail Gold Deposit, reinforcing the existing resource and hinting at further extensions. The company is advancing towards an updated resource estimate and near-term production plans.

Javelin Minerals has secured a major new gold exploration package in Western Australia’s Central Yilgarn region, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign near established projects.

BPM Minerals has resumed exploration at its Forelands Gold Project in WA, launching a 7,500m drilling campaign at Beachcomber and advancing Bonnie & Clyde towards maiden drilling. The project shows strong potential for a Tropicana-style gold discovery.

Catalina Resources has secured an option to acquire BGM Metals, adding a multi-prospect copper-gold portfolio in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields. This move deepens Catalina’s exposure to a globally recognised mineral province while preserving capital through a disciplined acquisition structure.

Premier1 Lithium has initiated a high-resolution ground gravity survey at its Rochefort Prospect in Western Australia's Murchison region, aiming to sharpen drill targeting near the producing Crown Prince deposit.

Catalina Resources has reported a significant gold discovery at its Yerilgee Project in Western Australia, intersecting 48 metres at 2.61 grams per tonne from just 15 metres depth. This initial assay confirms a robust mineralised system with a high-grade core, setting the stage for further exploration.

High-Tech Metals Ltd is set to expand its Mt Fisher gold resource following an independent geological review that highlights multiple high-grade extensions beyond current estimates. A targeted drilling campaign will soon commence to unlock this potential.

Recharge Metals Limited has launched a pro-rata entitlement issue to raise $2.06 million, alongside a $3.97 million placement and a strategic acquisition of the Sunset Well Project in Western Australia. The capital raising aims to fund exploration and working capital, but shareholders face significant dilution and funding risks.

Westar Resources is set to raise $1.49 million through a two-tranche share placement aimed at funding exploration and new project due diligence. The placement features discounted share prices and awaits shareholder approval for the larger second tranche.

Zenith Minerals has announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource of 675,000 ounces of gold across its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project in Western Australia, more than doubling previous estimates and setting the stage for accelerated development.