Latest Underground Mining News

Northern Star Resources reported steady gold production and disciplined costs in Q1 FY26, with the KCGM Mill Expansion project progressing on schedule for early FY27 commissioning. Despite minor operational disruptions, the company maintains its full-year guidance and a robust financial position.

Meeka Metals delivered a strong September quarter with gold production exceeding feasibility study forecasts and costs coming in below plan, underpinning confidence in the Murchison Gold Project’s growth trajectory.

Regis Resources reported a solid September quarter with 90.4koz gold production and a $158 million increase in cash and bullion. Key underground projects at Garden Well Main and Rosemont Stage 3 began ore production, supporting steady FY26 guidance.

Rox Resources has secured final underground mining permits for its Youanmi Gold Project, setting the stage for immediate mining activities with Byrnecut Australia mobilising this month. Processing plant approvals and infrastructure developments are progressing, aiming for production in early 2026.

Aeris Resources reported solid Q1 FY26 results with steady copper and gold production, disciplined cost management, and advancing divestment plans for non-core assets.

Greatland Resources has kicked off FY26 with a drilling program at Telfer that has already surpassed targets, revealing a promising new high-grade zone underground and advancing multiple resource extensions.

Wia Gold Limited reports robust assay results from extensive drilling at its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, reinforcing prospects for both open pit expansion and underground mining. The company is on track to deliver a Definitive Feasibility Study by the second half of 2026.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant high-grade copper-gold mineralisation extensions at its Kavanagh underground zone within the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, signalling promising resource growth ahead of the 2026 update.

Ballard Mining’s September quarter report highlights promising drilling results at its Mt Ida Gold Project and secures final approvals for a 2.0 Mtpa processing plant, underpinning its development ambitions.

Rumble Resources has commenced diamond drilling at its Western Queen Gold Project, progressing an underground mining scoping study that shows better economics than open pit options. A new processing partnership with Gylden Resources could streamline ore treatment.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd reported a record September quarter with a 39% surge in gold production and a 37% rise in gold sales, underpinned by strong operational performance and exploration success.

Andean Silver’s latest drilling at Cerro Bayo reveals exceptionally high-grade silver and gold well outside existing resource boundaries, hinting at significant resource expansion potential. The discovery of new mineralised lodes and extensions near the processing hub marks a pivotal step toward advancing the project.