Venus Metals Corporation has identified a significant new gold exploration target beneath its Bellchambers deposit near Sandstone, WA, with potential for 45,000-60,000 ounces. Read about the company's advancing strategy.
From lithium to rare earths, Western Australia's mining sector is poised for major moves in 2026. Discover the five key projects, including Bald Hill and Thunderbird, set to define the state's resources future.
Northern Star Resources cuts its 2026 gold production forecast due to equipment failures at WA and US mines. Shares fell over 8%. Full details on the operational setbacks.
Encounter Resources has uncovered a massive rare earths deposit in WA's remote West Arunta. The find promises to boost Australia's critical minerals supply. Read more on the breakthrough.
Western Australian gold miners and a lithium revival led the ASX in 2025, with some stocks tripling in value. Discover the top performers and what drove the market.
Iluka Resources has made 91 employees redundant, including 38 at its Perth HQ, following the suspension of its Cataby mineral sands mine. Read the full details on the job cuts and market impact.
Venus Metals Corporation begins preparations for a Pre-Feasibility Study at its Bellchambers gold project near Sandstone, WA, targeting completion in late 2026. Read about the resource and development plans.
Dateline Resources takes a major step at its Colosseum gold and rare earths project, securing critical water rights and infrastructure. The move de-risks development as the feasibility study advances.
Chile's landmark lithium partnership boosts state control, reshaping global supply. See how this affects Australia's world-leading WA lithium sector and local joint ventures.
Expert predictions for Western Australia's mining sector in 2026. Will iron ore hold strong? Can lithium and rare earths rebound? Get the full analysis here.
Boral's Seaham Quarry will double in size after securing a 30-year extension, supplying critical hard rock for NSW's massive infrastructure pipeline despite local objections. Read the full story.
Horizon Minerals delays its Black Swan feasibility study to March, eyeing a major throughput boost as gold prices soar past A$6700/oz. First gold is targeted for late 2026.
Kalamazoo Resources appoints Adam Garczynski to lead the Mt Olympus pre-feasibility study and reports early success in its new diamond drilling campaign at the Ashburton gold project in WA's Pilbara. Read the latest developments.
Infini Resources boosts its Portland Creek uranium project in Canada by 30%, adding 77 sq km. The move follows promising drill results as uranium prices hold firm. Read more.
WA's environmental regulator says dust from the Greenbushes lithium mine still poses a high risk. New suppression measures ordered as community pressure mounts.
Forrestania Resources has declared its takeover offer for Kula Gold unconditional, clearing the path to create a consolidated gold explorer targeting production in 2026.
Aguia Resources slashes costs and boosts gold recoveries at its Santa Barbara mine in Colombia to 70%, targeting 80% and positive cash flow. Read the full operational turnaround story.
Infini Resources confirms a fertile uranium system with high-grade surface mineralisation at its Reitenbach Lake project near Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. Read about the discovery and its market implications.
ADX Energy readies a busy 2026 with Welchau-1 flow testing in February and three shallow gas wells planned. A pivotal period for the Perth junior's European ambitions.
Red Metal Limited accelerates metallurgical work at its Sybella rare earths project in Queensland. Large-scale column heap leach tests are now underway, with results expected to shape future mine studies. Read more.
MP Robbie Katter accuses mining giant Glencore of corporate bullying tactics following a massive $600 million taxpayer-funded bailout for its Mount Isa operations. Read the full story.
Reach Resources finishes a 5,281m drilling program at its Murchison South gold project, targeting a resource upgrade. Assays due in February will guide 2026 plans.
Viridis Mining and Minerals shares surged 39% after securing a crucial environmental licence for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil, a major de-risking milestone. Discover the project's strategic advantages and global implications.
Aureka Limited has discovered a new mineralised structure with visible gold at its Comstock project in Victoria, boosting its near-term production potential. Read the full story.
Pacgold's maiden drilling at its St George project in north Queensland intersects thick, high-grade antimony zones just below surface, confirming extensions of mineralisation. More assays are pending.
Peninsula Energy has begun a critical acidification phase at its Lance uranium project in Wyoming, USA, keeping it on schedule for first yellowcake production in early 2026. Read the latest update.
Western Mines Group has intersected a huge 900m nickel sulphide zone in WA's Eastern Goldfields, revealing a globally significant system with up to 55% nickel. Read more.
Kula Gold's drilling at the historic Mt Palmer mine in WA has returned spectacular high-grade gold results, confirming a large-scale 3km mineralised system. The project is now a key target amid a takeover bid. Read more.
Two major NSW coal mine extensions have been referred for approval just days after the state's Net Zero Commission warned against them, sparking criticism from environmental groups.
Perth's Mt Ridley Mines will ship ore samples to a top US national lab for processing studies, advancing its role in allied critical mineral supply chains. Read the full story.