2026 Forecast for WA's Mining Industry Revealed
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Gold Rush: Horizon Reshapes WA Plant Plans Amid Price Surge
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 Advances WA Gold Project with Key Appointment
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.
Forrestania's Kula takeover bid now unconditional
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 lifts Santa Barbara gold recoveries in Colombia
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.
Reach wraps up major WA gold drilling campaign
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.
Aureka nails new gold structure at Victorian project
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.
Bonanza gold hits expand historic WA mine's potential
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.
WA Gold Miners Lead ASX Gains in 2025
Western Australian gold stocks have dominated the ASX200's best performers in 2025, delivering average gains of 159.5% as bullion soars. Discover the top companies and market outlook for 2026.
KalGold extends gold strike beyond 1.1km in WA
Kalgoorlie Gold Mining's drilling at its Pinjin project has doubled the strike length of primary gold mineralisation to 1.1km, confirming a significant orogenic system. Read the latest on this exciting WA gold discovery.
Gateway Mining finds major gold system near Wiluna
Gateway Mining's drilling at its Yandal project near Wiluna has revealed a large-scale gold system at Mustang, with a 1.4km strike. Exploration to ramp up in 2025. Read the full story.
Iron ore and gold stabilise Australian resource exports at $385b
Australia's mining and energy exports hit $385 billion in 2024-25, buoyed by resilient iron ore and surging gold prices. Explore the $62 billion project pipeline and state-by-state breakdown.
WA miner fined $2.2m for unlawful operations
Gold Valley Group and owner Yuzheng Xie hit with massive fines for mining without authority. The case follows a worker's death at their Wiluna West site. Read the full details.
Bonanza gold hits supercharge Ora Banda's WA mine
Ora Banda Mining strikes thick, high-grade gold extensions at its Sand King underground operation in WA, paving the way for major resource upgrades and extended production. Read the full story.
Taruga Strikes High-Grade Gold in New PNG Project
Taruga Minerals reports strong gold and copper assays from rock chips at its Gwamogwamo prospect in Papua New Guinea, validating historical data and setting the stage for 2026 drilling.
Pacgold reboots SA gold mine for 2026 production
Pacgold Limited has secured final approvals to restart gold leaching at its White Dam project in South Australia, targeting first gold pours in 2026 to fund Queensland exploration.
Dynamic Metals fires up WA gold exploration with EIS grant
WA explorer Dynamic Metals locks in govt co-funding for diamond drilling at Cognac West, while new gold-in-soil anomalies emerge at Leinster and Lady Jane projects. Read the latest on their expanding pipeline.
Horizon Hits 5,848g/t Gold in WA Drilling
Horizon Minerals uncovers spectacular visible gold and high-grade intercepts up to 5,848g/t at its Burbanks project near Coolgardie, boosting its strategy to feed the Black Swan plant.
Macmahon Wins $792M Queensland Coal Contract
Mining services giant Macmahon Holdings secures a major $792 million contract extension at the Dawson metallurgical coal mine in Queensland, boosting its order book and workforce. Read the full story.
Ex-Wiluna boss vows to keep pressure on administrators
Former Wiluna Mining chair Milan Jerkovic pledges to continue his push for answers from FTI Consulting over the collapsed gold miner's administration. Key court developments and a major share sale unfold.
Perseus holds fire on West African gold merger gazump
Perseus Mining has refused to increase its $2.1bn takeover offer for Predictive Discovery, calling a rival Robex Resources merger 'inferior'. Read the latest on the West African gold battle.
SA Releases New Land Plots for Mineral Exploration
The South Australian government has released 13 new land parcels for mineral exploration, boosting the state's mining sector and creating new job opportunities. Read the full details.
ASX Runners: Phoslock Soars, Gold Deals Heat Up
Phoslock Environmental rockets 467% on China revival. Black Horse IPO shines, DGR & African Gold surge on major deals. We analyse the week's top ASX movers amid a mixed market.
Gold Valley to Transform Pilbara Iron Ore Hub
Gold Valley plans to convert the $6 billion Ridley iron ore project into a major vanadium, titanium, and magnetite operation, reshaping the Pilbara's mining future. Read the full details.
Pacgold gears up SA's White Dam mine for gold production
Pacgold Limited is advancing its newly acquired White Dam gold operation in South Australia, with a major drill program underway and first doré bars expected early next year. Read more about this low-cost restart.
Wide Gold Intercepts Boost Dateline's Colosseum Project
Dateline Resources hits wide, high-grade gold zones at its Colosseum project in California, strengthening the project's economics ahead of a key feasibility study. More assays are pending.
Perseus $21m Counterbid for Predictive Discovery
Perseus Mining has launched a $21 million all-cash counterbid for Predictive Discovery, securing the target's endorsement. The move shakes up the West African gold exploration sector.
Kalamazoo drills for more gold at Ashburton Project
Kalamazoo Resources launches a major drilling campaign to test underground extensions at its Ashburton gold project in WA's Pilbara, aiming to boost its 1.44Moz resource and extend mine life. Read the latest on this exciting gold exploration story.
Reach secures mining lease for WA Murchison gold project
Reach Resources has secured a mining lease for its Jacamar gold prospect in WA's Murchison region, boosting its project inventory to 67,100 ounces. Read more on the strategic expansion.
Mining Veteran Tim Goyder's $2.6m Coolgardie Bet Pays Off
Mining veteran Tim Goyder's $2.6 million investment in Coolgardie gold tenements has sparked a 500% surge for Minerals 260. Discover the strategy behind this golden run.
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