Latest Underground Mining News

Meeka Metals is on track to commission its upgraded processing plant at the Murchison Gold Project by June 2025, aiming for first gold production shortly thereafter. The company has also expanded its workforce accommodations and advanced underground mine preparations.

Develop has initiated significant underground and surface infrastructure works at its Sulphur Springs zinc-copper project in Western Australia, setting the stage for an updated feasibility study and de-risking the project’s development.

Meeka Metals reports strong drilling results at Turnberry Central, extending the Stage 1 oxide open pit by up to 200 metres south and suggesting a significant boost to gold reserves and production plans.

Beacon Minerals has secured an option agreement to acquire the Wealth of Nations gold tenements near its Jaurdi processing plant, setting the stage for renewed exploration and potential resource growth.

Focus Minerals has agreed to sell its Laverton Gold Project to Genesis Minerals for A$250 million in cash, aiming to boost shareholder value and fund ongoing operations.

Vault Minerals has expanded its King of the Hills open pit Ore Reserve by 33%, underpinning an 18-year mine life and announcing a $92 million Stage 2 plant upgrade to increase processing capacity to 7.5 million tonnes per annum.

Gorilla Gold has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in the Comet Vale Project, boosting its ownership to 100% and positioning itself to expand the high-grade gold resource.

West African Resources reports exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from diamond drilling below existing reserves at its M1 South underground mine, signaling a potential boost to its resource base and long-term production outlook.

New World Resources Limited has entered a binding agreement for acquisition by Central Asia Metals Plc at a significant premium, valuing the company at approximately A$185 million. The transaction, unanimously recommended by New World’s board, is set to complete by September 2025, subject to shareholder and court approvals.

Havilah Resources reports robust drilling, metallurgical, and mining study outcomes at its Mutooroo copper-cobalt-gold project, with JX Advanced Metals Corporation negotiating a pre-feasibility study agreement that could lead to equity investment.

Aguia Resources has initiated gold sales from its Santa Barbara Project in Colombia, marking a significant step as the company ramps up production and advances operational capacity.

Brightstar Resources outlines an ambitious growth plan to boost gold production from 20koz to 200koz per annum by 2029, anchored by upcoming feasibility studies and resource upgrades across its Western Australian hubs.