Latest Underground Mining News

Ora Banda Mining has confirmed a high-grade, multi-lode gold system at its Little Gem prospect, expanding the known strike length beyond 1,000 metres with strong Phase 2 drilling results. A substantial Phase 3 drilling campaign is now underway to further delineate and extend this promising discovery.

Rand Mining Ltd reported solid gold production of 8,916 ounces in the June 2025 quarter, alongside improved cash flow and ongoing exploration success at key Western Australian projects.

Tribune Resources reported steady gold production of 8,916 ounces in the June 2025 quarter, alongside significant exploration drilling and a stronger cash position.

Tyranna Resources has completed initial steps to acquire a majority interest in Angola’s Maongo Copper-Gold Project, complementing ongoing lithium exploration at Namibe. The company is poised to restart mining activities dormant since the 1960s, backed by a solid cash position and strategic regional assets.

Focus Minerals reported a record gold pour in June 2025 at its Three Mile Hill plant, alongside significant mining progress and infrastructure upgrades at Coolgardie. The company also completed a $250 million sale of its Laverton Gold Project, strengthening its balance sheet.

Mithril Silver and Gold reports outstanding high-grade gold and silver assay results from its Copalquin district in Mexico, setting the stage for an extensive drilling campaign starting August 2025. The discovery at Target 6 expands the district’s promising resource potential.

Liontown Resources reported robust FY25 results with over 294,000 dmt of spodumene concentrate produced and commenced underground mining on schedule. The company is transitioning to 100% underground production by Q3 FY26, aiming for scalable, low-cost operations from FY27 despite a 36% drop in spodumene prices.

Liontown Resources capped its first year at Kathleen Valley with over 300,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate produced and a record $23 million in operating cash flow, despite a challenging lithium price environment. The company is on track to complete open pit mining by year-end and fully transition to underground operations by Q3 FY26.

Perenti Limited’s underground mining subsidiary Barminco has been hit with a $46 million legal claim from MMG Dugald River Pty Ltd related to a completed contract at the Dugald River Mine. Barminco denies liability and plans to vigorously defend the case while pursuing a counterclaim.

Greatland Resources reports strong FY25 results with gold and copper production meeting guidance and costs significantly below expectations. The company advances Havieron feasibility and outlines ambitious FY26 growth capital plans to extend mine life and boost production.

Terramin Australia reports steady progress across multiple projects including key drilling at Tala Hamza and regulatory approvals at Kapunda, while navigating legal challenges at Bird in Hand. Algeria’s recent mining reforms offer a promising backdrop for the company’s expansion plans.

Wildcat Resources has completed a positive Preliminary Feasibility Study for its Tabba Tabba lithium project in Western Australia, confirming a long-life mine with strong financial metrics and a clear path to development.