Latest Underground Mining Development News

Meeka Metals has successfully poured first gold at its Murchison Gold Project, marking a key milestone achieved within nine months of construction start. The company is accelerating both open pit and underground mining operations, supported by expanded capital expenditure and strong drilling results.

Rand Mining Ltd reported solid gold production of 8,916 ounces in the June 2025 quarter, alongside improved cash flow and ongoing exploration success at key Western Australian projects.

Focus Minerals reported a record gold pour in June 2025 at its Three Mile Hill plant, alongside significant mining progress and infrastructure upgrades at Coolgardie. The company also completed a $250 million sale of its Laverton Gold Project, strengthening its balance sheet.

Greatland Resources reports strong FY25 results with gold and copper production meeting guidance and costs significantly below expectations. The company advances Havieron feasibility and outlines ambitious FY26 growth capital plans to extend mine life and boost production.

Hillgrove Resources reported operational gains and exploration success in Q2 2025, despite lower copper output due to grade variability. The Nugent acceleration project is progressing ahead of schedule, setting the stage for increased throughput and cost efficiencies in 2026.

Iltani Resources continues to impress with broad, high-grade silver and base metals intersections from its Orient West drilling program in Queensland, setting the stage for a significant JORC Resource estimate.

Brightstar Resources has kicked off its second ore processing campaign under a key agreement with Genesis Minerals, while development at its Fish underground mine remains on track for first ore in June. The company is poised for growth with a near-complete feasibility study and increased drilling activity.

Brightstar Resources has locked in a US$11.5 million revolving finance facility with Ocean Partners, bolstering working capital to fuel production expansion and exploration across its Western Australian gold projects in 2025.

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.

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.

Red Metal Limited's March 2025 quarterly report reveals robust progress across its rare earth and base metals projects, underpinned by promising drilling results and supportive government funding.

Tribune Resources delivered steady gold output and continued underground development in the March 2025 quarter, while improving cost efficiency and maintaining positive cash flow. Exploration drilling at key prospects promises potential resource upgrades ahead.