Latest Underground Mining News

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.

Gorilla Gold has dramatically expanded its Comet Vale gold resource by 900%, boosting its Western Australian portfolio to 1.5 million ounces and securing $31.7 million in fresh capital to accelerate development.

Brightstar Resources has released an updated Definitive Feasibility Study for its Goldfields Project, outlining a robust six-year production plan averaging 75,000 ounces of gold annually and a pre-tax NPV of A$606 million. The study highlights a new 1.5Mtpa processing plant with expansion potential and a clear pathway to first gold by mid-2027.

Hawthorn Resources has reported exceptional high-grade drilling results at its Anglo Saxon Gold Project, underpinning a robust updated resource estimate and advancing plans for open pit mining. The company’s strong cash position supports ongoing development amid record gold prices.

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.