Western Australia

Environmental approval granted for major solar salt project with $981m capex, first shipment expected by Q2 FY27 in Pilbara region

A groundbreaking solar salt project in Western Australia's Pilbara region has received environmental approval, marking the start of operations and significant growth potential.

Tenders Western Australia new this week

WA government tenders new this week.

Major Cobalt Refinery Project at Kwinana advances as engineering and design progresses, new opportunities emerging

A company has outlined the essential capital equipment required for its flagship projects, including a major cobalt refinery and a significant mining operation, both expected to play pivotal roles in Australia's growing critical minerals sector.

Juno Minerals advances Mount Mason DSO Hematite Project, preparing for next development phase amid favourable market conditions

Juno Minerals Limited is steadily advancing its Mount Mason DSO Hematite Project, with key logistics milestones now in place to support its future production phase.

Astral Resources secures $25m to accelerate gold exploration and advance feasibility studies at Mandilla and Feysville projects in WA

Astral Resources (ASX: AAR) has secured $25 million through a well-supported share placement to accelerate exploration and evaluation activities at its key Mandilla and Feysville Gold Projects in Western Australia.

Venus Metals focuses on feasibility studies for key lithium and copper projects, advancing Bridgetown-Greenbushes and Henderson towards development

Venus Metals Corporation Ltd (ASX: VMC) is progressing towards a critical juncture in its exploration activities, with the completion of preliminary feasibility studies (PFS) emerging as a key focus for several of its projects across Western Australia.

Approvals secured for $600m iron ore project in Pilbara; contracts awarded, site prep underway, first ore in FY26, creating local jobs and partnerships

The proponent of a new $600 million iron ore mining project in the Pilbara region of WA has confirmed all planning approvals are in place and is expects first ore in FY26.

Subcontractor EOIs open for $451m health facility redevelopment in South West WA; key local opportunities across site set-up, structure, services, and finishes

Expressions of Interest are being sought for supplier and subcontractor works packages on a $451 million health facility redevelopment in South West WA.

Approval granted for $31m mixed-use development in Perth's west, featuring 45 dwellings, commercial space, and communal amenities, set to transform Nedlands

A proposed $31 million mixed use development in Perth’s west has been given the go-ahead by planning authorities Blueways Group has been granted approval by the Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel (DAP) for a proposed mixed use development at 87-89 Broadway, Nedlands.

New rare earths project planned in Kimberley, WA; Northern Minerals opens EOIs for supplier and subcontractor roles, with production targeted for Q4 2027

A new rare earths mining project is being planned for the Kimberley region of WA, with supplier and subcontractor opportunities to result Northern Minerals is seeking to develop the Browns Range Heavy Rare Earths Project about 160km south-east of Halls Creek on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert, in the East Kimberley region.