Latest Underground Drilling News

Nelson Resources has completed underground rehabilitation at the historic Orleans Mine in Nevada, setting the stage for its maiden underground drilling program targeting high-grade gold-silver veins.

Aeris Resources has confirmed a significant new mineralised trend at its Avoca Tank deposit and thicker copper intersections at Budgerygar, setting the stage for resource upgrades and potential mine plan enhancements at its Tritton Operation.

Nelson Resources has expanded its footprint at Gold Point, Nevada, confirming multiple high-grade gold-silver mineralisation styles and staking additional claims ahead of its maiden underground drilling program.

Southern Cross Gold has awarded PYBAR Mining Services the contract to build an underground exploration decline at its Sunday Creek project, enabling a near doubling of drilling rigs and positioning the project as a global pre-development drill-out leader.

Cobre Limited has secured majority control of the Sierra Atacama Copper Project in Chile through a $60 million capital raise, marking its transition from explorer to producer. The company plans extensive drilling and operational upgrades to boost production and resource confidence.

Metals X reported its fourth highest quarterly tin production at Renison with robust financials despite rising unit costs, while progressing the Rentails project and maintaining a strong cash position.

Capricorn Metals produced 30,358 ounces of gold in Q3 at Karlawinda, progressing its expansion project on schedule and declaring a maiden dividend, while exploration at Mt Gibson reveals promising underground gold extensions.

Bellevue Gold Limited surged to record underlying free cash flow of A$158 million in the March 2026 quarter, driven by a 28% jump in ore grades and increased production. The company also advanced exploration with a new high-grade discovery and progressed its $35-40 million paste plant project while maintaining a strong sustainability profile.

Capricorn Metals has delivered outstanding underground gold intercepts at its Lexington prospect, extending the Mt Gibson Gold Project's underground potential well beyond current resources. These results pave the way for a significant long-life mining operation with further drilling planned.

Nelson Resources has expanded its footprint at the Gold Point Project with new high-grade gold-silver veins and prepared for maiden drilling, while unlocking significant development potential at Yarri through mining lease grants and a $10 million funding deal.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported a 35% jump in Q1 2026 gold production, driven by Bomboré’s hard rock expansion and the acquisition of Quebec’s Casa Berardi mine. Operational hiccups with emulsion supply slowed high-grade ore sequencing but did not derail cost guidance.

Aurelia Metals has successfully extended high-grade mineralisation at its Federation Mine by approximately 70 metres and discovered a new polymetallic lens, the Harley Lens, signalling further growth potential in the Nymagee District.