# Silver Mining News in Western Australia Canonical page: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news?commodities=silver®ions=australia_wa Atlas summarizes and classifies mining-industry stories from third-party publishers. Follow each source link for the original reporting. Results: 6 Returned: 6 Coverage: drill results, resource updates, and metallurgy; primary commodity matching; all time unless dates are supplied. Region: Western Australia (australia_wa) Commodity: Silver (silver) Applied filters: {"regions":["australia_wa"],"commodities":["silver"],"commodity_scope":"primary","document_types":["drill_results","resource_update","metallurgy"],"document_type_match":"any"} Sort: published_at desc Offset: 0; page size: 10 ## WCE: Quarterly Activities and Cashflow Report - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wce-quarterly-activities-and-cashflow-report--82696038-d2ae-46f6-8334-9179285eece9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wce-quarterly-activities-and-cashflow-report--82696038-d2ae-46f6-8334-9179285eece9.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-14T21:14:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T22:35:01.504Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T22:35:01.504Z - Company: West Coast Silver Limited (WCE) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152575) - Atlas sentiment: 0.753 - Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Stale Data Re-release, No QA/QC Disclosure West Coast Silver Limited reported strong drill results from its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, including high-grade silver intercepts such as 38.3m at 878 g/t Ag and 1.4m at 23,360 g/t Ag. The drilling extended mineralization west and north of the existing resource and identified a new high-grade zone at depth. The company also successfully completed an oversubscribed A$6.0 million placement and secured a new high-priority tenement, Elizabeth Hill West, to fund ongoing exploration and development studies. ## Regional Geophysics Targets Elizabeth Hill Repeats - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/regional-geophysics-targets-elizabeth-hill-repeats--d0310b14-7e8d-405c-ae50-2754fc4e33ae) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/regional-geophysics-targets-elizabeth-hill-repeats--d0310b14-7e8d-405c-ae50-2754fc4e33ae.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-06T05:00:02.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T07:49:25.135Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T07:49:25.135Z - Company: Alien Metals Limited (UFO) - Original source: [lse](https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/UFO/regional-geophysics-targets-elizabeth-hill-repeats/17821062) - Atlas sentiment: 0.236 - Atlas tags: Nearology Play Alien Metals' joint venture partner has commenced an extensive IP and CSAMT geophysical survey across 4 km of the Munni Munni Fault Zone. The program aims to identify new high-grade silver targets similar to the historic Elizabeth Hill system. ## WCE: Regional Geophysics Targets Elizabeth Hill Silver Repeats - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wce-regional-geophysics-targets-elizabeth-hill-silver-repeats--d13f519a-b5f7-4a98-a68e-cc35b0f26cf8) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wce-regional-geophysics-targets-elizabeth-hill-silver-repeats--d13f519a-b5f7-4a98-a68e-cc35b0f26cf8.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-05T21:15:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-05T22:30:28.087Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-05T22:30:28.087Z - Company: West Coast Silver Limited (WCE) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03148617) - Atlas sentiment: 0.228 - Atlas tags: Nearology Play West Coast Silver has commenced an extensive IP and CSAMT geophysical survey program across approximately 4 km of the Munni Munni Fault Zone. The program, which is 50% funded by a Western Australian government grant, aims to identify potential repeats of the high-grade Elizabeth Hill silver system. ## WCE: 2026 Annual Report - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wce-2026-annual-report--1f5c681d-4b58-4aa6-a77e-78c58975678a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wce-2026-annual-report--1f5c681d-4b58-4aa6-a77e-78c58975678a.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-30T07:02:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-30T08:40:08.724Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-30T08:40:08.724Z - Company: West Coast Silver Limited (WCE) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03146499) - Atlas sentiment: 0.473 - Atlas tags: Maiden Resource, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Disclosed, Bonanza Intercept, Apparent Width Only, Step-Out Extension, Inferred Resource, Resource Update, QA/QC Disclosed West Coast Silver Limited's annual report highlights a transformative year, marked by the delivery of a maiden JORC (2012) Mineral Resource Estimate for its flagship Elizabeth Hill Silver Project, totaling 141,000 tonnes at 617 g/t silver for 2.795 million ounces of contained silver. The company also reported numerous high-grade silver drill intercepts, including bonanza grades up to 23,360 g/t silver, extending mineralization beyond the current resource footprint. Successful capital raisings, including an oversubscribed A$6.0 million placement, have positioned the company to accelerate drilling and technical studies. ## WCE: Elizabeth Hill West - New High-Priority Silver Target - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wce-elizabeth-hill-west-new-high-priority-silver-target--349812b1-527e-4107-bd3f-aab86bfaa934) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wce-elizabeth-hill-west-new-high-priority-silver-target--349812b1-527e-4107-bd3f-aab86bfaa934.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-21T22:18:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-21T23:13:30.240Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-21T23:13:30.240Z - Company: WEST COAST SILVER LIMITED (WCE) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03141913) - Atlas sentiment: 0.132 - Atlas tags: None West Coast Silver Limited has acquired a new prospecting license, P47/2033, covering the Elizabeth Hill West (EHW) Prospect, immediately adjacent to its Elizabeth Hill Silver Mine. The company has identified a new priority silver target based on historical trenching results of 5 m @ 5.2 g/t Ag, 19,000 ppm Cu, and 220 ppb Pd, and shallow RC drilling returning 1 m @ 11 g/t Ag from 65m. WCE plans to systematically advance EHW through data consolidation, reinterpretation, field validation, and targeted geophysics ahead of potential first-pass drilling, focusing on silver potential which was previously underexplored. ## NVRO levels up tailings processing tech - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nvro-levels-up-tailings-processing-tech--918745f9-5157-4cbd-b293-2feff7e96643) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nvro-levels-up-tailings-processing-tech--918745f9-5157-4cbd-b293-2feff7e96643.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-04T00:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-18T17:19:25.056Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-18T17:19:25.056Z - Company: NVRO Metals Ltd. - Original source: [miningnewsnorth](https://www.miningnewsnorth.com/story/2026/09/04/news/nvro-levels-up-tailings-processing-tech/9843.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.478 - Atlas tags: High Recovery, Mill Route, Single Domain Only NVRO Metals has completed a 202-hour continuous demonstration campaign processing Greens Creek tailings in Western Australia, achieving significant silver and gold upgrades in the leach residue. The successful run advances their proprietary technology to TRL 7 and supports a planned industrial-scale trial with Hecla Mining Company. # Atlas tag definitions - **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. - **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. - **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. - **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates). - **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. - **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. - **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. - **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release. - **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. - **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. - **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves. - **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. - **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal. - **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved. - **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics. - **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes. - **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience. - **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. - **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard. - **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard. - **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. - **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence. - **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling. - **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down. - **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning. - **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain. - **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion. - **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling. - **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding. - **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. - **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. - **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. - **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. - **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. - **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component. - **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. - **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. - **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation. - **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation. - **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed. - **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route. - **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route. - **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established. - **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material. - **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. - **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected. - **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation). - **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet. - **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX. - **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.