Latest Underground Mining News

Ballard Mining reports strong early 2026 drilling results at its Baldock deposit within the Mt Ida Gold Project, underpinning a major resource expansion and a maiden Ore Reserve due mid-year.

Brightstar Resources has completed its strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited, consolidating its Sandstone gold assets and boosting production by 12% in the December quarter. The company also advanced key feasibility studies, underpinning a promising growth trajectory.

Focus Minerals Limited delivered a record gold pour in November 2025, supported by stable milling and robust mining operations across its Coolgardie Gold Project. The company’s strong quarterly production and solid cash position highlight its operational momentum heading into 2026.

Savannah Goldfields has resumed gold production at its Georgetown plant with strong sales and exploration results, backed by a $15 million capital raise to fuel growth and new project development.

Dart Mining has declared a substantial Exploration Target at its Triumph Gold Project, alongside promising high-grade assay results from its Coonambula Antimony-Gold Project and an expanded gold zone at New Constitution.

Southern Palladium has made significant strides in advancing its Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, completing key drilling and regulatory milestones while securing A$20 million in fresh capital to fund the next development phase.

Stavely Minerals is advancing its 2026 Scoping Study for the Stavely Copper-Gold Project, targeting a significant production scale boosted by strong copper, gold, and silver prices. The company aims to outline a pathway to over 10 years of mine life with a mid-year study delivery.

Charger Metals NL has retained 100% ownership of its Lake Johnston Lithium and Gold Project after Rio Tinto Exploration withdrew from their farm-in agreement. The company also reported a maiden lithium resource at Medcalf and uncovered significant high-grade gold intercepts at the Xmas Gold Discovery.

SQX Resources has validated historic high-grade gold and silver assays at its US projects, completed a strategic acquisition, and raised $2 million to accelerate exploration.

Horizon Gold appoints mining veteran Scott Williamson as CEO and Managing Director, signaling a strategic leadership shift to accelerate development of its Gum Creek Gold Project.

Artemis Resources has reported a major gold discovery at its Titan East prospect and broadened its copper portfolio with a new joint venture in the Madura Province, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and development in 2026.

Tarrina Resources has launched a 1,200-metre diamond drilling program at its flagship Christmas Gift Gold Project, following extensive historic data validation and geological modelling. The company also advances copper and rare earth element projects in South Australia after a successful $5 million capital raise and ASX relisting.