Latest Underground Mining News

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.

Develop Global Limited has launched a A$180 million equity placement to fast-track production and extend mine life at its Woodlawn and Sulphur Springs projects, positioning itself as a leading copper and base metals player on the ASX.

New World Resources has secured a crucial environmental permit for its Antler Copper Project in Arizona, accelerating its path toward construction. This milestone reflects strong state support and positions the company to begin building later in 2025.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study confirms the Bankan Gold Project in Guinea as a large-scale, long-life operation with robust economics and strong production potential.

Predictive Discovery’s Definitive Feasibility Study for the Bankan Gold Project confirms robust economics with a 12.2-year mine life producing 250,000 ounces annually and a post-tax NPV of US$1.6 billion. The study outlines a clear path to construction and production in Guinea, backed by strong financial returns and environmental approvals.

Brightstar Resources has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding with Paddington Gold, setting the stage for open pit mining at the Lady Shenton deposit starting early 2026. This agreement promises to significantly boost production and de-risk the Menzies Gold Project.

Brightstar Resources reports compelling new gold assay results from its Sandstone Hub drilling, highlighting significant mineralisation at the Bull Oak deposit and promising early-stage findings at Sandstone North.

Sierra Nevada Gold’s recent auger sampling at New Pass reveals promising gold grades in historic tailings, bolstering plans for mine reactivation and processing trials.

Kingston Resources has restarted gold concentrate production at its Mineral Hill mine, marking a significant step in its transformation into a multi-product operation. The company aims to begin copper concentrate sales by mid-2026 as it transitions to underground mining.