Latest Underground Mining News

Adriatic Metals has officially declared commercial production at its Vareš Silver Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, overcoming earlier operational hurdles. This milestone sets the stage for steady output and stronger cash flow.

Santana Minerals has unveiled an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, revealing lower capital costs, higher gold grades, and robust financial returns that position the project as a low-cost, high-margin operation in New Zealand.

Santana Minerals has released an updated Pre-Feasibility Study for its Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project, showcasing robust economics with a 13.8-year mine life and strong production profile. The study highlights significant capital efficiency improvements and a refined mining strategy.

Barton Gold Holdings has updated its Challenger Gold Project resources near the Central Gawler Mill to 223,000 ounces of gold, setting the stage for a potential low-cost production start by late 2026. The company’s total gold resources now stand at 1.9 million ounces, supported by extensive drilling and metallurgical testwork.

Brightstar Resources has unveiled a definitive feasibility study for its Laverton-Menzies gold projects, outlining a clear growth trajectory targeting 70,000 ounces annually over five years and aiming for 200,000 ounces by 2029.

Brightstar Resources has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Menzies and Laverton Gold Projects, outlining a robust staged development plan with strong financial returns and a targeted final investment decision in 2025.

Horizon Gold Limited has reported a series of impressive high-grade gold intercepts from extensive drilling at its Gum Creek Gold Project, reinforcing the project's potential and advancing its feasibility study.

Black Cat Syndicate reports ongoing underground drilling success at its Paulsens Gold Operation, revealing significant high-grade gold mineralisation in newly targeted Gabbro Veins. The results underpin resource growth and support an accelerated production ramp-up.

Larvotto Resources has obtained formal approval from NSW authorities for a key development modification at its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Mine, clearing the way for a 2026 production restart backed by strong market fundamentals.

Horizon Minerals has initiated a major two-phase drilling program at its Burbanks gold project to upgrade resource confidence and explore extensions, underpinning plans for a refurbished processing plant and first gold production by 2026.

Brightstar Resources has announced maiden Ore Reserves for its Second Fortune and Fish underground mines, underpinning FY26 production under a key Ore Purchase Agreement with Genesis Minerals. The company also signals significant exploration upside and an imminent Definitive Feasibility Study that could expand its footprint in the WA Goldfields.

Perenti’s underground mining arm, Barminco, has won a significant three-year contract with Westgold Resources at the Great Fingall project, boosting its Australian mining portfolio and promising steady revenue growth.