Latest Underground Development News

West Wits Mining has reached a pivotal milestone with first underground ore production at its Qala Shallows project, supported by a robust updated feasibility study and full funding secured for initial gold production.

Augustus Minerals has completed heritage surveys and soil sampling at its Music Well gold project, setting the stage for maiden drilling, while its Mt Kare project in Papua New Guinea moves through permitting with plans for aggressive development.

SQX Resources is set to acquire an 80% stake in AM6 Pty Ltd, gaining control of high-grade gold and silver projects in Montana and Arizona, with drilling programs slated to commence in December 2025.

Hillgrove Resources has accelerated production at its Nugent centre ahead of schedule, driving an 8% rise in copper output and reducing costs. A $28 million capital raise will fund further development and exploration, underpinning growth prospects.

Focus Minerals reported a record gold pour in August 2025 and steady production at its Coolgardie Gold Project, supported by operational efficiencies and exploration progress.

Grange Resources reported a robust Q3 2025 with increased iron ore concentrate production, improved pellet sales, and a notable rise in realised product pricing, all while maintaining an excellent safety record.

Develop Global reports strong September quarter progress with Woodlawn mine ramping up on schedule and Sulphur Springs DFS doubling projected cashflow to A$1.5 billion. A major mining services contract extension further bolsters the company’s growth outlook.

Yari Minerals has increased its inferred coal resource at the Rolleston South project by 26% to 190 million tonnes and raised $1.5 million to fund an inaugural drilling campaign aimed at upgrading resource status and confirming metallurgical coal potential.

Greatland Resources has reported a standout September quarter with record gold recovery at its Telfer mine and strong cash flow that has already surpassed its acquisition cost. The company is advancing key growth projects at Telfer and Havieron, setting the stage for sustained production.

Greatland Resources delivered a robust start to FY26, reporting strong gold and copper production alongside significant cash flow and promising exploration results at Telfer.

Ramelius Resources delivered a robust September quarter with strong gold production and cash flow, completing its transformative acquisition of Spartan Resources and advancing key exploration and feasibility studies.

Perseus Mining reported steady gold production and cashflow growth in Q1 FY26, while progressing key projects including the CMA Underground and Nyanzaga development. The company also completed a CEO transition and renewed its share buyback program.