Latest Underground Development News

Orezone Gold Corporation posted record quarterly and half-year gold production, boosted by the Casa Berardi acquisition and Bomboré's hard rock plant ramp-up, driving strong revenue and earnings growth in H1 2026.

Macmahon Holdings has been appointed as the preferred underground mining contractor for Medallion Metals’ Ravensthorpe Gold Project, locking in a $240 million, three-year deal starting December 2026.

Core Lithium has delivered high-grade lithium intersections at BP33, reinforcing the deposit's scale and underground mining potential with ongoing drilling set to expand resources further.

Elk Range Mining (ASX: ELK) has kicked off its first-ever 2,850-metre diamond drilling campaign at the Friday Gold Mine in Idaho, aiming to confirm historical high-grade gold and expand resource potential using existing infrastructure.

Kaiser Reef has initiated underground development at the Union Hill Gold Mine, marking a significant step in unlocking the Maldon Gold Project's exploration and production potential.

Carnavale Resources has reported exceptional metallurgical results for its Kookynie Gold Project, with gold recoveries between 98% and 99% across all ore types, underpinning the project's economic viability and toll treatment prospects.

Tolu Minerals has delivered its most intensive drilling campaign at Tolukuma, uncovering two new high-grade gold veins and maintaining a strong cash position as it targets first production by early 2027.

Strickland Metals has boosted its Rogozna Project mineral resources to 9.25 million ounces gold equivalent, driven by a 50% increase at the Gradina deposit and a maiden indicated resource at Shanac. Metallurgical tests confirm strong gold recoveries, while drilling delays at Shanac temper near-term exploration progress.

Broken Hill Mines (ASX: BHM) reported a 21.8% jump in silver output and a new high-grade bulk tonnage discovery at its Rasp Mine, underpinning strong operational momentum and a solid financial footing.

Sunshine Metals has reported strong progress at its Queensland projects, highlighted by high-grade drilling results at Liontown, acquisition and planned upgrade of the Mt Moss processing facility, and a strategic divestment of Hodgkinson. The company bolsters its cash position through a $22 million capital raise to fund development and exploration.

Pantoro Gold delivered 18,028 ounces in Q4 FY2026 amid operational challenges and sets a FY2027 production target of 90,000 to 105,000 ounces at a lower AISC of A$2,800 to A$3,400 per ounce.

Liontown Limited reported a record $137 million net cash flow in the June quarter, boosting its cash reserves to $561 million and hitting a new high in underground development metres. The company is on track to reach a 2.8 Mtpa mining run-rate by the end of FY27, supported by strong lithium prices and steady operational progress.