Latest Underground Mining News

Liontown Limited has successfully transitioned to 100% underground mining at Kathleen Valley, delivering a 37% increase in underground production and a 91% jump in quarterly revenue. The company is on track to reduce costs and boost recoveries as it targets a steady-state underground run-rate.

Terramin Australia has made significant progress on its Tala Hamza zinc project and Kapunda copper recovery tests while navigating legal challenges at Bird in Hand. The company also completed a $38.3 million rights issue to strengthen its balance sheet and fund development.

Liontown Limited has successfully transitioned to fully underground lithium mining at Kathleen Valley, boosting production and revenue while cutting costs. The company also secured a significant new offtake agreement and validated strong market demand through its inaugural spodumene auction.

Savannah Goldfields has reported promising high-grade gold intercepts from recent drilling at its Electric Light prospect, part of the Georgetown Gold Project in Queensland. The company plans to update its mineral resource estimate and explore mining options.

Genesis Minerals delivered record gold production and a robust cash build in December 2025, while accelerating development at its Tower Hill project ahead of schedule.

Ora Banda Mining has approved a $63.2 million investment to advance its growth projects, including a new 3Mtpa processing plant and the Waihi open pit mine, marking a significant step in expanding its Western Australian operations.

Cobre Limited has secured $5.5 million in strategic placements to advance copper exploration and development in Botswana, highlighted by encouraging drilling results at the Cosmos Target and new seismic surveys funded by BHP.

Rumble Resources reports multiple high-grade gold and tungsten intercepts from its Western Queen project, advancing underground mine development with strong economic indicators and ongoing permitting progress.

Capricorn Metals reported solid December quarter gold production at Karlawinda, advanced its Mt Gibson exploration and development, and completed the Warriedar acquisition, positioning itself for growth in FY26.

Augustus Minerals has expanded its gold exploration footprint at Music Well and is preparing for drilling, while progressing key licence applications in Papua New Guinea. Leadership changes and financial positioning signal a pivotal phase ahead.

Ramelius Resources reported a robust December 2025 quarter with solid gold production, strong cash flow, and significant progress on major projects including Never Never and Rebecca-Roe.

Strategic Elements Ltd’s subsidiary Stealth Technologies has secured its inaugural commercial pilot deployment of the EdgeiQ system at an underground gold mine in Western Australia, marking a significant milestone in the technology’s commercialisation journey.