Latest Underground Development News

Variscan Mines has completed a detailed 3D laser survey at its Udías Mine, revealing extensive under-explored zones and confirming a geological connection to the San Jose Mine. This breakthrough supports ongoing drilling and promises to enhance future resource estimates and mine planning.

Broken Hill Mines has completed underground access to the high-grade Main Lode ore body at its Rasp Mine, delivering exceptional drilling results and targeting first ore extraction by November 2025.

Liontown Resources reported a solid FY25 with A$298 million in revenue and positive EBITDA, setting the stage for a strategic underground transition in FY26 backed by a strengthened balance sheet and sustainability commitments.

WIN Metals has completed the acquisition of the Radio Gold Mine, a high-grade asset in Western Australia, and is rapidly advancing exploration and development to unlock near-term production and long-term value.

Lunnon Metals reports robust high-grade gold assay results from its Lady Herial deposit, reinforcing confidence in its upcoming open pit development plans within the Kambalda Gold & Nickel Project.

Perseus Mining has secured presidential approval to develop the CMA underground project at Yaouré, marking a pivotal expansion in Côte d’Ivoire’s gold mining sector. The project promises to extend mine life to 2035 with production ramping up by early 2027.

Ballymore Resources reports standout high-grade gold, silver, and copper results from its latest drilling at the Dittmer Gold Project, reinforcing confidence in the Duffer Lode’s continuity and prompting plans to extend underground exploration.

Northern Star Resources reaffirms its Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources as of March 2025, maintaining steady production targets and a robust balance sheet while advancing key growth projects including the KCGM Mill Expansion and the Hemi Development Project.

Vault Minerals reports a 31% increase in gold Ore Reserves to 4 million ounces and a 3% rise in Mineral Resources to 12.2 million ounces as of June 2025, driven by strong growth at Leonora, Sugar Zone, and Mount Monger.

Benz Mining Corp reported a CAD 3.58 million net loss for Q1 2025, driven by ramped-up exploration at its newly acquired Western Australian gold projects. The company bolstered its cash position with a CAD 27 million private placement post-period, aiming to fuel further resource growth.

Hillgrove Resources has completed its Nugent Acceleration Project ahead of schedule, boosting underground development and early ore processing. However, the company has lowered its 2025 copper production guidance and raised cost estimates due to geological challenges.

Augustus Minerals is progressing its second-in-time licence application for the Mt Kare Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, aiming to unlock a high-grade alkali epithermal deposit near the Porgera mine. The company is preparing for rapid underground development and aggressive drilling, contingent on regulatory outcomes.