Latest Underground Mining News

Catalyst Metals reports significant drilling intercepts outside the current Trident Gold Project resource, hinting at further resource growth and supporting its ambition to double reserves on the Plutonic Gold Belt.

Burgundy Diamond Mines has released an updated Life of Mine plan for its Ekati Diamond Mine, extending operations through 2040 with robust economics from the Fox Underground Project. The update includes revised resource and reserve estimates and a deferred Point Lake open pit mining schedule.

Variscan Mines has successfully completed the initial phase of its $2.5 million capital raise, bolstering funds for advancing its Novales-Udias zinc-lead project in Spain.

QMines Limited reports strong, consistent high-grade copper-zinc drilling results at its Sulphide City deposit, reinforcing the Develin Creek project’s growth potential and advancing plans for a multi-asset operation in Central Queensland.

Coronado Global Resources reported breakeven EBITDA in Q2 2025 despite a 24% drop in coal prices, driven by significant cost reductions and ramping up of expansion projects. The company forecasts stronger profitability and cash flow in the second half, supported by improved production and liquidity.

Vertex Minerals has initiated underground mining at its Reward Gold Mine, marking a significant shift to high-grade gold extraction. The company is progressing steadily with infrastructure and mining fronts to sustain continuous production.

Iltani Resources reports robust assay results from recent drilling at its Orient East silver-indium deposit, revealing wide, high-grade mineralisation and prompting an expanded drilling program that delays the maiden resource estimate to late 2025.

Liontown Resources has raised approximately A$316 million through a combination of institutional and conditional placements, alongside a share purchase plan, to strengthen its balance sheet and support growth at its Kathleen Valley lithium operation.

Liontown Resources has secured approximately A$266 million through a fully underwritten institutional placement, complemented by a share purchase plan, to accelerate the transition of its Kathleen Valley lithium project to 100% underground mining by Q3 FY26. This capital raising strengthens the company’s balance sheet amid challenging lithium market conditions.

Black Cat Syndicate has awarded the Fingals open pit mining contract to Mineral Mining Services, initiating mobilisation and targeting an initial 120,000 ounces of gold production at its Kal East operation.

Brightstar Resources has unveiled a robust multi-hub expansion strategy in Western Australia, boosted by its strategic acquisition of Aurumin Limited. The company targets a significant production increase to 200,000 ounces of gold annually by 2029.

Stellar Resources has confirmed that large-scale X-Ray Transmission ore sorting trials at its Heemskirk Tin Project significantly increase tin head grade while reducing processing costs. The promising results are now shaping the project's Prefeasibility Study.