Latest Underground Development News

Kingston Resources has agreed to sell its Misima Gold-Silver Project for $95 million, bolstering its balance sheet to accelerate growth at the Mineral Hill gold-copper operation. The transaction positions Kingston to expand production and exploration in the southern Cobar Basin.

Aguia Resources has initiated a 25-hole diamond drilling campaign at its Santa Barbara Gold Project in Colombia, aiming to define a maiden JORC resource and explore extensive vein systems.

Patronus Resources has confirmed the down-plunge continuation of high-grade gold mineralisation at its Koi Exploration Target within the Cardinia Gold Project, supporting a substantial Exploration Target and reinforcing growth potential below the Mertondale 3-4 deposit.

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.

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.

Larvotto Resources has released a definitive feasibility study for its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, confirming robust economics and a targeted production start in 2026. The study outlines an 8-year mine life with strong margins and advanced project financing talks.

Liontown Resources has successfully ramped up production at its Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation, marking a milestone as Australia’s first underground lithium mine begins ahead of schedule. The company reports strong operational and financial performance amid robust lithium demand.

Aguia Resources has marked significant progress at its Santa Barbara gold project in Colombia, achieving maiden gold pours and initiating extensive drill testing. Concurrently, the company secured a long-term phosphate processing lease in Brazil and completed a $1.5 million capital raise, positioning itself for expanded production.

Rox Resources has raised A$40 million through a strongly supported institutional placement to accelerate early development works at its high-grade Youanmi Gold Project, significantly de-risking the pathway to production.

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd has successfully arranged an upsized C$143 million funding round to fast-track its Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project in Victoria, Australia. This capital injection positions the company to advance drilling, underground development, and economic assessments over the coming years.

Focus Minerals Limited has set a new quarterly milling record at its Three Mile Hill plant while accelerating underground development at Bonnie Vale, underpinning a robust operational and financial position.

Aguia Resources has marked a significant milestone with its maiden gold pour at the Santa Barbara project in Colombia, while advancing underground development and expanding processing capacity. Concurrently, the company secured a long-term phosphate processing lease in Brazil and completed a $1.5 million capital raise.