Latest Western Australia News

AuKing Mining announces the immediate retirement of two board members and reveals a legal dispute involving Orion Resources over the Cloncurry Gold Project, leading to a halt in their planned acquisition.

McLaren Minerals’ Pre-Feasibility Study confirms a robust, low-risk titanium mining project in Western Australia, projecting nearly A$900 million EBITDA over 16 years. The study highlights strong market demand and validated processing methods, setting the stage for the next development phase.

OzAurum Resources has reported promising assay results from its James Stage 1 open pit drilling at Mulgabbie North, confirming consistent shallow high-grade gold mineralisation and supporting a near-term, low-cost heap leach development strategy.

Catalina Resources has strategically reshaped its portfolio by acquiring the Breakaway Dam copper project and the Auric North gold portfolio, while divesting its Laverton assets to sharpen its focus on scalable growth opportunities.

RareX Limited has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the granting of a Mining Lease for its Cummins Range Project in Western Australia, significantly reducing development risk and paving the way for focused metallurgical optimisation and mine planning.

High-Tech Metals is targeting a Wagtail-scale gold discovery at the untested Bullock prospect while fast-tracking financial studies to bring Wagtail and Damsel deposits closer to production.

Ore Resources Ltd has identified nine promising gold targets at its Randalls North tenements through detailed geophysical and geochemical analysis, setting the stage for an active 2026 exploration campaign.

Astral Resources has reported significant progress in its Mandilla Gold Project, underpinned by robust drilling outcomes and a $65 million capital raise to fund development. The company is on track for a Final Investment Decision in September 2026, aiming for first gold production by the end of 2027.

Ballard Mining has resumed drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project, aiming to expand its resource base and advance development milestones throughout 2026. The company targets a significant increase in gold resources while progressing towards a maiden ore reserve.

New Murchison Gold Limited reports significant high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Lydia Gold Prospect, expanding mineralisation near its flagship Crown Prince Gold Mine. The results pave the way for resource upgrades and potential rapid development leveraging existing infrastructure.

Miramar Resources is set to launch a multi-commodity drilling campaign in early 2026, focusing on gold targets near Kalgoorlie and high-grade copper-lead-silver mineralisation in the Gascoyne region.

Wildcat Resources has significantly extended lithium mineralisation at its Bolt Cutter Central discovery, reinforcing its vision for a major lithium hub in Western Australia's Pilbara region.