Latest Underground Mining News

Tanami Gold NL has released final assay results from its 2025 drilling campaigns at the Jims Gold Mine and Defa Prospect, confirming extensive gold mineralisation and promising high-grade zones that could underpin future mining development.

Ora Banda Mining has reported significant high-grade gold drilling results at its Waihi Project, expanding the mineralisation envelope at the Golden Pole Lode and revealing a new lode west of the historic mine. These findings bolster the case for Waihi as the company’s third underground mine.

MetalsTech Limited is progressing its Pre-Feasibility Study for the Sturec Gold Mine in Slovakia, targeting completion in the first half of 2026, alongside key board appointments aimed at driving the project forward.

Brightstar Resources has secured key regulatory approvals for the Lady Shenton open pit mine in Menzies, positioning the company to accelerate production within its Goldfields Hub. The deposit is now 'mine ready' and will feed into Brightstar’s planned Laverton processing plant.

Rox Resources has ramped up underground mining and advanced processing plant development at its Youanmi Gold Project, signalling a strong push towards production in 2026. Key infrastructure expansions and strategic hires underpin the company’s growth ambitions.

Ballard Mining has resumed drilling at its Mt Ida Gold Project, aiming to expand its resource base and advance development milestones throughout 2026. The company targets a significant increase in gold resources while progressing towards a maiden ore reserve.

Sunshine Metals has expanded its drilling program at the Liontown deposit following exceptional near-surface gold and silver results, highlighting silver’s rising role alongside gold in the project’s value proposition.

Magnetic Resources NL reports promising diamond drilling results at its Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit, indicating potential to expand the current 1.94 million ounce resource with significant underground extensions.

Iltani Resources reports exceptional silver-indium assay results from its Orient Project’s Link Zone in Queensland, confirming potential to connect key mineral resources. Backed by a fresh $8 million investment, the company plans an aggressive drilling program to expand and upgrade its resource base in 2026.

Black Cat Syndicate has achieved a milestone 100,000 ounces per annum gold production run rate in the December 2025 quarter, underpinned by strong operational ramp-ups and a robust cash position.

West African Resources has delivered a record 300,383 ounces of gold in 2025, hitting its production guidance for the fifth consecutive year, driven by strong performances at its Sanbrado and Kiaka mines in Burkina Faso.

Northern Star Resources has revised down its FY26 gold production guidance following a challenging December quarter marked by equipment failures and operational disruptions across key sites.