Latest Underground Drilling News

Hillgrove Resources has reported outstanding high-grade copper-gold mineralisation from the first underground drill hole at Emily Star, part of the Kanmantoo Copper Mine. These results suggest a promising expansion of mining potential and improved utilisation of existing infrastructure.

Brightstar Resources reports underground mining operations at its Laverton Hub are significantly ahead of schedule, targeting a +50% quarter-on-quarter production increase in the September quarter. The Fish Mine has turned cash flow positive, underpinning a robust growth outlook.

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.

Hillgrove Resources has reported significant high-grade copper and gold mineralisation extensions at its Nugent deposit within the Kanmantoo Copper Mine, enhancing resource understanding ahead of first production. Ongoing drilling and an updated resource estimate are set to shape the mine’s near-term development.

Variscan Mines has acquired extensive historic drilling data over newly granted licences in northern Spain, revealing significant high-grade zinc and lead mineralisation and unlocking a district-scale exploration opportunity.

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.

Core Lithium has significantly increased its Ore Reserve Estimate at the Finniss Lithium Project, with the Carlton deposit upgrade driving a 42% rise in total reserves. This milestone strengthens the project's restart schedule and expansion potential.

Ora Banda Mining's latest drilling at Sand King Underground reveals significant high-grade gold mineralisation 300 metres beyond current life of mine plans, expanding the resource footprint and boosting production potential.

Haranga Resources has successfully commissioned the water treatment plant at its Lincoln Gold Project and begun dewatering, paving the way for its maiden underground drilling program and a JORC resource update by year-end.

Variscan Mines has secured official approval of its Restoration Plan for the Novales-Udias Zinc Project in northern Spain, unlocking the path to mine production restart and extensive exploration drilling.

Black Cat Syndicate’s ongoing underground drilling at Paulsens has revealed extraordinary gold grades, including a standout 1.60m intercept at 623.94g/t Au. These results underpin the mine’s ramp-up and resource expansion plans.

Brightstar Resources has kicked off a significant underground drilling campaign at its Fish Mine, aiming to extend mine life and upgrade mineral resources for future production growth.