Latest Underground Mining News

Core Lithium Ltd progresses its Finniss Lithium Project Restart Study, securing full ownership of site infrastructure and reporting promising gold exploration results at Shoobridge.

Whitehaven Coal reported a solid Q3 FY25 with resilient production despite seasonal weather disruptions and a soft coal price environment, while bolstering its financial position through a significant Blackwater JV sell-down.

Santos Limited’s 2024 Annual Report reveals a 5% drop in production and a 9% decline in sales revenue, yet highlights significant progress in carbon capture and storage projects and emissions reduction targets.

Catalyst Metals has agreed to sell its Henty gold mine, focusing resources on expanding its Plutonic Gold Belt projects with promising exploration results and first ore from Plutonic East. The company maintains a strong cash position of A$98 million while advancing low-capital developments to double production.

Brightstar Resources reported robust March quarter results, highlighted by Second Fortune’s transition to full production and the commencement of Fish mine development, underpinning a clear growth trajectory.

Siren Gold has submitted a Mining Permit application for its Sams Creek gold project in New Zealand, supported by a robust Scoping Study and plans for infill drilling to upgrade resource confidence. Exploration momentum continues at its Langdon’s and Queen Charlotte projects, positioning the company for a transition from exploration to development.

Perenti’s underground mining arm Barminco will cease operations at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana by June 30, 2025, marking the end of a six-year contract amid financial challenges.

Magnetic Resources NL has significantly increased the Lady Julie North 4 gold deposit resource to 1.55 million ounces, supported by ongoing high-grade drilling and exceptional metallurgical recoveries of up to 97.5%. Feasibility studies for combined open pit and underground mining are advancing, targeting 150,000 ounces per annum over eight years.

Iluka Resources reported a solid FY 2024 with $1.13 billion in mineral sands revenue and a net profit of $231 million, while advancing key projects like Balranald and Eneabba refinery.

Iluka Resources reported a 32% drop in net profit after tax to $231 million for 2024, while securing critical funding for its Eneabba rare earths refinery and progressing the Balranald mine development.

Artemis Resources has completed the second tranche of a $4 million capital raise, enabling the resumption of drilling at its Karratha Gold Project after cyclone-related delays.

Brightstar Resources Limited reveals an ambitious growth strategy targeting a significant production ramp-up in 2025, anchored by its Laverton and Menzies hubs and supported by a robust mineral resource base.