Latest Underground Mining News

Horizon Gold's Definitive Feasibility Study for the Gum Creek Project outlines a robust 10-year open pit mine plan with strong financial returns and production targets, setting the stage for a Final Investment Decision in mid-2027.

Westgold Resources delivered a record 387,354oz gold production in FY26, exceeding guidance, while closing the year with a robust $939 million in cash and liquid assets, remaining debt free and unhedged.

Gorilla Gold Mines has struck a spectacular new high-grade gold intercept at its Vivien Project in WA and secured underground mine de-watering to unlock redevelopment options.

Larvotto Resources has kicked off staged commissioning at its Hillgrove Mine processing plant, marking a pivotal step toward becoming Australia’s top antimony producer with promising gold and tungsten prospects.

Aeris Resources has reported a substantial 70% jump in Mineral Resources and a fourfold increase in Ore Reserves at its Tritton Operations, driven by the Peel Mining acquisition and successful exploration at key deposits.

PC Gold has significantly expanded its Spring Hill gold resource to 1.51 million ounces, unveiling a new high-grade Link Zone that could underpin a long-life mining operation in the Northern Territory.

Valiant Gold has successfully re-entered the Comet Underground Mine, uncovering better-than-expected conditions that could accelerate the mine's restart timeline. The company is progressing engineering and site works targeting 304,000 ounces from its 3.77Mt resource.

Rox Resources (ASX: RXL) is on track to become a significant gold producer with its Youanmi Gold Project, backed by a robust Definitive Feasibility Study and full funding. The project targets 117kozpa initially, with ambitions to surpass 150kozpa through ongoing exploration and development.

Yancoal's June quarter saw a 20% jump in attributable saleable coal production to 10.8 million tonnes, supported by rising realised coal prices and operational improvements. The company advances its strategic growth with the pending acquisition of an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine, while planning to close Ashton mine by early 2028.

Perenti's subsidiary AMS, through AMAX Ltd, has secured a six-month contract extension at the Iduapriem Gold Mine in Ghana, including the sale of mining equipment valued between A$30 million and A$40 million to AngloGold Ashanti.

Perseus Mining is ramping up underground production and expanding its resource base at the Yaouré Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by a $34 million FY27 drilling program aimed at extending mine life and boosting mineral resources.

Variscan Mines has completed the second tranche of its $5 million placement, issuing over 1 billion shares at $0.004 each, with strong director participation and shareholder approval for options and a name change to Altoro Metals.