Latest Underground Mining News

PMET Resources has completed a positive lithium-only feasibility study for its Shaakichiuwaanaan Project in Quebec, confirming technical and economic viability for a large-scale spodumene concentrate operation with a targeted final investment decision in 2027.

Stanmore Resources delivered record coal production in Q3 2025, driven by strong operational execution at South Walker Creek and Poitrel, while adjusting full-year guidance to reflect site-specific challenges and market conditions.

Brightstar Resources has reported strong assay results from its recent diamond drilling at the Yunndaga deposit, reinforcing plans for an underground mine and resource upgrade within the Menzies Gold Project.

WIN Metals has commenced maiden drilling at its Radio Gold Project in Western Australia, releasing restated historic exploration results that highlight significant high-grade gold intercepts. The ongoing drilling program is halfway complete, with first assay results expected soon.

Yancoal’s September quarter report reveals stable coal output and a slight dip in realised prices, alongside a leadership change and strategic stake increase in the Moolarben Joint Venture.

Broken Hill Mines reports a milestone September quarter with record mining at Rasp, breakthrough access to the Blackwoods orebody, and strong drilling results at Pinnacles, setting the stage for growth in FY26.

Rox Resources has reported significant progress at its Youanmi Gold Project, including a 36% increase in underground gold resources and on-track completion of its Definitive Feasibility Study, setting the stage for production in Western Australia.

Ballard Mining advances its Mt Ida Gold Project with strategic land acquisitions, new mining lease applications, and a pending water licence increase, underpinning plans for a decade-long mine life.

Mithril Silver and Gold Limited reports a significant 10.9 g/t gold equivalent intercept over 8 meters, extending the Target 1 strike at its Copalquin project in Mexico by 300 meters. The company advances multiple drill targets supported by ongoing geological studies and a district-wide aerial magnetic survey.

Meeka Metals’ first drilling at Turnberry North delivers thick, high-grade gold intersections, signaling potential resource expansion and extended mining at the Murchison Gold Project.

Alkane Resources reports a total of 1.97 million ounces of gold in Mineral Resources at its Swedish Björkdal operations, with underground mining ongoing and open pit mining paused until 2027. Exploration highlights suggest promising extensions near existing infrastructure.

Alkane Resources reports its inaugural JORC-compliant Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for the Costerfield Property, highlighting a robust resource base and a mine life extended to 2030. The recent True Blue Deposit discovery further bolsters the project’s potential.