Latest Underground Mining News

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.

Ardiden Limited has secured the historic Golden Patricia Gold Mine from Barrick, consolidating a high-grade gold corridor in Ontario’s Pickle Lake district and opening significant exploration opportunities.

Pantoro Gold delivered 17,757 ounces of gold in Q3 2026, generated $88.4 million EBITDA, and approved a third underground mine, reinforcing its growth trajectory at Norseman.

Carnavale Resources has secured a key mining lease and reported robust high-grade gold drilling results at Kookynie, keeping its Bankable Feasibility Study on track for early Q3 2026 delivery.

Castile Resources has kicked off pilot plant bench scale testing for its Rover 1 project, integrating a 41% resource upgrade and higher metal prices into its Bankable Feasibility Study. The company also secured $8.4 million in funding and is preparing for exploration drilling amid regional consolidation.

Rokeby Resources (ASX:RKB) has secured the Omeo Gold Project in Victoria, adding a historical resource of 320,000 ounces at 4.0 g/t Au and launching a $4 million capital raise. The acquisition ushers in leadership changes and sets a clear path for resource expansion.

Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) marked its first full year of underground copper production at Kanmantoo with 11,315 tonnes produced, returning to profitability and significantly boosting its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. The company is advancing growth projects and sustainability initiatives to underpin a production ramp-up in 2026.

Newmont Corporation delivered a standout first quarter in 2026, reporting $3.3 billion net income and $3.1 billion free cash flow, while authorising an additional $6 billion share repurchase program after completing the previous one.

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.

New Murchison Gold (ASX:NMG) has uncovered its deepest and highest-grade gold intercept to date below the Crown Prince open pit, underscoring significant underground mining potential at its flagship Garden Gully project.

Pantoro Gold has struck a $20 million funding deal with Mega Resources to develop the high-grade Rama Open Pit in Western Australia, securing an exclusive option to extend mining underground through a profit-sharing agreement.

Core Lithium has greenlit the restart of its Finniss Lithium Project with a fully funded A$290 million package, initiating mining activities and targeting spodumene concentrate production by September 2026.