Latest Western Australia News

Calix Limited has secured a pivotal $35 million joint development agreement with Rio Tinto to advance its Zesty Green Iron Demonstration Plant in Western Australia, backed by a substantial ARENA grant. This collaboration aims to pioneer low-emission steel production using innovative hydrogen and electric heating technology.

First Au Limited has completed over 4,000 metres of reverse circulation drilling at its Gimlet Gold Project, aiming to upgrade its 120,000-ounce inferred gold resource to an indicated classification. Early geological observations align with existing models, with assays pending to refine the resource estimate.

AusQuest Limited has identified three additional high-grade magnetite prospects at its Morrisey Project in Western Australia, with premium iron grades exceeding 70% Fe and promising recovery rates. These findings enhance the project's commercial appeal as it advances under a strategic alliance with South32.

Hastings Technology Metals has confirmed robust near-surface gold mineralisation at its Seven Leaders prospect, setting the stage for a maiden resource estimate in December 2025.

Artemis Resources is progressing its Carlow Gold and Copper Project with a new conceptual mining study and planned extensional drilling, aiming to capitalise on rising gold and copper prices.

Encounter Resources has uncovered a new high-grade niobium and rare earth element zone 500 metres east of its Crean resource, highlighting the expanding potential of the Elephant Island Fault corridor in Western Australia.

WA1 Resources reports exceptional high-grade niobium intersections from infill and extension drilling at its Luni Niobium Project, setting the stage for a significant resource update in 2026.

Ordell Minerals has launched a significant 10,000-metre drilling campaign at its Barimaia Gold Project in Western Australia, revealing promising new gold mineralisation at McNabs East and targeting extensive strike extensions.

Terrain Minerals has launched a significant reverse circulation drilling program at its Lightning Gold Prospect, aiming for a maiden resource by mid-2026. Early results hint at a promising new gold and silver discovery in a prolific Western Australian district.

BPM Minerals has confirmed a significant gold system footprint at its Forelands Project in WA, spotlighting the untested Bonnie & Clyde Prospect and gearing up for drilling at Beachcomber.

Aurumin Limited shareholders and optionholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for Brightstar Resources to acquire 100% of Aurumin shares, setting the stage for imminent court approval and market suspension.

Warriedar Resources Limited’s shares will be suspended from trading following court approval of Capricorn Metals’ acquisition scheme, marking a significant consolidation in Western Australia’s gold mining sector.