Latest Underground Mining News

Core Lithium's Restart Study for the Finniss Lithium Operation confirms a 20-year underground mine life with significant cost reductions and enhanced production capacity.

Core Lithium has doubled the Grants Ore Reserve by shifting to underground mining, lifting total Finniss Ore Reserves to 10.73 million tonnes at 1.29% lithium oxide. This update supports a robust 10-year mine plan with potential for extended operations.

Forrestania Resources is set to restart reverse circulation drilling at its Lady Lila gold prospect in Western Australia, following the acquisition of a strategically located tenement adjacent to the site. The company aims to expand its inferred resource and update its JORC estimate after promising historic and recent drill results.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has released its amended 2024 Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves report for the Ekati diamond mine, showing minor depletion due to ongoing mining activities. The update confirms continued compliance with industry standards and robust governance.

Vertex Minerals has raised approximately A$11 million to accelerate underground mining at its high-grade Hill End Gold Project, targeting production by July 2025. The capital raising includes a share placement, convertible loan, and a Share Purchase Plan, positioning the company for strong margins amid a robust gold price environment.

Black Dragon Gold Corp. reported a Q1 2025 net loss of CAD 377,262 while advancing its Salave Gold Project in Spain, navigating permitting challenges and legal disputes over land re-zoning. The company also progressed exploration and asset sales in Australia, maintaining a cautious outlook on financing.

Coronado Global Resources Inc. posted a $96.2 million net loss for Q1 2025, reflecting weak metallurgical coal prices and ongoing liquidity challenges. The company is navigating covenant waivers and pursuing refinancing amid market uncertainty.

Catalyst Metals has secured the Old Highway Gold Project from Sandfire Resources for A$32.5 million, aiming to boost production with a satellite mine feeding its Plutonic processing plant. The project promises a 4-year mine life producing 35,000 ounces annually at competitive costs.

Aeris Resources has executed a $60 million refinancing deal with Washington H. Soul Pattinson, extending debt facilities and unlocking working capital, while maintaining its FY25 copper and gold production guidance. The company’s strategic focus on expanding copper output, particularly through the Constellation deposit, signals a confident growth trajectory.

Brightstar Resources reports compelling gold assay results from Sandstone and Laverton, confirming resource growth potential and accelerating drilling plans across key Western Australian projects.

Centaurus Metals has unveiled enhanced feasibility outcomes for its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project, confirming a 15-year open pit mine life with low-cost, high-grade nickel concentrate production. The project’s strong financial metrics and sustainability credentials position it as a strategic nickel supplier outside Indonesia.

Gorilla Gold has reported further high-grade gold intercepts from extensional drilling at its Lakeview Prospect, revealing shallow mineralisation extending over 1000 metres along strike. Diamond drilling and environmental surveys are underway to support resource growth at the Comet Vale Project.