Latest Underground Development News

QMines Limited reported a busy March quarter with strong drilling results at Mount Mackenzie, a resource upgrade at Develin Creek, and progress on the Mt Chalmers feasibility study, underpinned by a $15 million strategic funding package from QIC.

Medallion Metals has greenlit development at Ravensthorpe following a $50 million loan and environmental approval, while integrating Forrestania assets to underpin a multi-source gold strategy.

Focus Minerals Ltd maintained steady gold production and processing efficiency at Coolgardie during the March 2026 quarter, generating robust sales revenue and a healthy cash position.

West Wits Mining has poured its first gold at Qala Shallows, marking its transition to production, while securing substantial funding and advancing plans to scale output.

Liontown Limited has kicked off early works and long-lead procurement for its Kathleen Valley lithium expansion, ahead of a Final Investment Decision expected by March 2027.

Catalyst Metals reported stable gold production at Plutonic despite rising costs, unveiled a promising new ore source at Cinnamon, and expanded its landholdings significantly in the Bryah Basin.

Kingston Resources has brought forward copper concentrate production at Mineral Hill by a quarter, successfully trialing underground ore processing and advancing its multi-commodity strategy.

Greatland Resources delivered a record $260 million cash build in the March 2026 quarter, underpinned by 82,723 ounces of gold production at a $2,056/oz AISC and a 150% increase in Telfer's Mineral Resource Estimate to 8 million ounces gold.

Carnavale Resources has secured a key mining lease and reported robust high-grade gold drilling results at Kookynie, keeping its Bankable Feasibility Study on track for early Q3 2026 delivery.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) reported a strong March quarter with a 29% ore grade increase and a 52% jump in silver output, driven by ramp-up at Rasp Mine and advancing Pinnacles development. Operational cashflow rose 45% to A$2.4m amid cost reductions and a strategic partnership with Kingfisher Mining.

SQX Resources has wrapped up its maiden 25-hole drilling program at the Red Bird Gold Project in Arizona, revealing a larger, continuous gold system with promising high-grade near-surface mineralisation. The company’s follow-up geophysical work aims to unlock deeper and strike extensions.

Regis Resources sustained strong gold output in Q3 2026 with 90.6koz produced at an AISC of $2,807/oz, while raising growth capital guidance amid rising diesel costs and advancing underground projects. The company declared a 15cps interim dividend, supported by a robust $1.13 billion cash and bullion position.