Latest Underground Mining News

Rox Resources has appointed Byrnecut Australia as the underground mining contractor for its Youanmi Gold Project, marking a key step toward production. The two-part contract will see initial exploration decline development followed by full-scale mining upon a positive investment decision.

Black Cat Syndicate has integrated strong grade-control drilling results from its Fingals deposit into mine plans, with mining set to begin late September 2025. Concurrently, the Lakewood processing plant is undergoing key upgrades to support ongoing production.

SSH Group has kicked off site preparation at the Mt Fisher Gold Project, setting the stage for drilling and resource upgrades that could unlock significant value from historic stockpiles and tailings.

Brightstar Resources Limited has consolidated its position as a leading Western Australian gold developer through the strategic acquisition of Aurumin Ltd, expanding its resource base and setting ambitious production targets. The company aims to ramp up production from current levels to 200,000 ounces annually by 2029, backed by robust feasibility studies and a multi-hub development strategy.

Rumble Resources has launched a $9 million capital raise to accelerate development at its Western Queen gold and tungsten projects, targeting near-term production by late 2026. The company also highlights significant resource upgrades and seeks partners for its Earaheedy base metals project.

Horizon Gold has initiated a 4,400m drilling campaign at its Gum Creek Gold Project to expand its 2.14 million ounce gold resource, targeting multiple prospects near the historic Gidgee Mill. A follow-up diamond drilling program will explore high-grade underground targets, aiming to extend the mine life and enhance project economics.

Ora Banda Mining's latest drilling at Sand King Underground reveals significant high-grade gold mineralisation 300 metres beyond current life of mine plans, expanding the resource footprint and boosting production potential.

West Wits Mining has secured a $12.5 million USD loan facility from Nebari to fast-track development of its Qala Shallows Gold Project in South Africa, aiming for first gold production in early 2026.

Barton Gold Holdings has upgraded its Challenger Gold Project resource to over 300,000 ounces of gold and is advancing feasibility studies targeting production by the end of 2026. The company plans a phased approach starting with tailings reprocessing before fresh rock mining.

Santana Minerals has reported new high-grade gold drill results from its Rise and Shine deposit, revealing significant extensions of the mineralised core beyond current mining plans. These findings could pave the way for resource upgrades and longer mine life.

Brightstar Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intercepts and visible gold in diamond drilling at its Yunndaga deposit, reinforcing the potential of the Menzies Gold Project ahead of a resource upgrade and maiden underground reserve declaration.

Dart Mining NL’s latest deep diamond drilling at the Triumph Gold Project reveals significant new lodes and mineralisation extending well beyond current resource boundaries, promising a substantial upgrade to the New Constitution zone.