Latest Underground Mining News

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.

Brightstar Resources has adjusted its November gold production at Laverton Mine down to 4,652 ounces due to processing inefficiencies but remains confident in restoring recovery rates above 90%.

European Metals Holdings has released a Definitive Feasibility Study confirming the Cinovec Lithium Project as a long-life, battery-grade lithium carbonate producer strategically positioned to supply Europe's electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.

Larvotto Resources has initiated underground development at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project, marking a pivotal step toward resuming production with a comprehensive four-year plan.

Mithril Silver and Gold accelerates exploration at its Copalquin gold-silver project with a third drill rig mobilized and a 25,000-metre drilling program planned for 2026, targeting multiple high-grade zones.

Rumble Resources reports significant progress at its Western Queen Gold and Tungsten Project, with drilling intersecting key mineralisation and a scoping study revealing robust underground mining economics.

Ballard Mining has completed an 86,000m infill drilling program at its Baldock gold deposit, delivering strong assay results that support upgrading resources and targeting a maiden Ore Reserve by mid-2026.