Latest Underground Mining News

Besra Gold has appointed a new, experienced Board and advanced drilling and metallurgical trials at its Jugan deposit, while awaiting a critical mining lease renewal.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has completed a promising scoping study for its Halls Creek copper-zinc-silver project and secured a key cobalt feedstock contract with Glencore, setting the stage for a final investment decision on its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery by year-end.

Rumble Resources has boosted its Western Queen gold resource by 29% to 370,000 ounces at a higher grade, while advancing underground mining studies and preparing a maiden tungsten resource estimate. Simultaneously, the company progresses its Earaheedy zinc-lead-silver scoping study, signaling a pivotal phase for its Western Australian portfolio.

Celsius Resources has launched an updated feasibility study and front-end engineering design for its flagship MCB Copper-Gold Project, backed by a $76.4 million bridge loan from the Philippine sovereign wealth fund. The company also raised A$1.7 million in equity and progressed environmental and social initiatives across its portfolio.

Emmerson Resources’ latest scoping study confirms the White Devil gold deposit as a major mine with a robust resource base and strong financial metrics, setting the stage for feasibility studies and production growth.

AGUIA RESOURCES reported a $1.2 million net increase in cash for Q2 2025, underpinned by financing activities, as it prepares to launch underground operations at its Santa Barbara Mine.

Aguia Resources reported steady progress in its June 2025 quarter, highlighting underground gold production in Colombia and development milestones in Brazil’s phosphate project, alongside strategic capital raises and operational restructuring.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has updated its Ekati Diamond Mine Life of Mine plan through 2040, extending Misery underground operations and advancing the Fox Underground project with strong economic prospects.

Burgundy Diamond Mines reported a solid Q2 2025 with increased ore production, $52 million in diamond sales, and a significant extension of the Ekati mine life. Strategic shifts and promising project updates set the stage for future growth.

Group 6 Metals Limited has reported record quarterly tungsten production and sales, completed a major recapitalisation reducing debt, and is transitioning from open cut to underground mining at its Dolphin Tungsten Mine.

Brightstar Resources has delivered a strong Definitive Feasibility Study for its Laverton and Menzies Gold Projects, targeting over 338,000 ounces of gold with promising financial returns, while ramping up underground mining operations and securing $50 million in capital.

Larvotto Resources has given the final nod to develop its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project in NSW, fully funded and moving into construction with production set for mid-2026.