Latest Underground Mining News

Meeka Metals has achieved a key milestone with first ore mined from its Murchison Gold Project open pits, setting the stage for process plant commissioning in June 2025. Mining at multiple high-grade oxide pits is underway alongside significant processing plant and power upgrades.

MetalsTech Limited has made significant progress on its Sturec Gold Mine project in Slovakia, advancing the Pre-Feasibility Study and raising A$3.3 million to fund development and strengthen its balance sheet.

Vertex Minerals has made significant strides in commissioning its Reward Gold Mine gravity plant and preparing for underground mining, while also securing a US OTCQB listing to broaden its investor base.

PolarX Limited has solidified its control over key Alaska Range copper-gold assets and reported promising 2024 drilling results that enhance underground mining prospects. The company’s recent activities set the stage for advancing development plans backed by a robust scoping study.

Australian Pacific Coal advances commissioning at Dartbrook with wash plant refurbishment underway and secures additional $14 million senior debt to support production ramp-up.

Focus Minerals Limited has set a new quarterly milling record at its Three Mile Hill plant while accelerating underground development at Bonnie Vale, underpinning a robust operational and financial position.

New Murchison Gold Limited reports breakthrough ultra-high grade gold intercepts at Crown Prince alongside a robust feasibility study and strong funding position, setting the stage for mid-2025 mining commencement.

Green Technology Metals (ASX: GT1) reports a significant lithium resource increase to 30.4 million tonnes and advances key projects in Ontario, while implementing strategic cost controls amid challenging market conditions.

MC Mining reports steady progress on its Makhado hard coking coal project with key construction milestones met, while Uitkomst Colliery faces production setbacks and rising costs amid depressed coal prices.

Lithium Plus Minerals Limited (ASX: LPM) reported significant progress on its Lei Lithium Development with advancing environmental approvals and infrastructure design, while its Wingate Project reveals promising large-scale gold potential. The company maintains a solid cash position of AUD 3.6 million as it prepares for upcoming exploration campaigns.

Group 6 Metals reported steady production at its Dolphin Tungsten Mine in Q1 2025, alongside significant progress in its recapitalisation plan and a strengthened financial position amid a tightening global tungsten market.

Southern Hemisphere Mining has extended the strike of its Cerro-Ferro copper system by 15% to 2.2km and confirmed strong geophysical correlations at Llahuin, setting the stage for deep drilling to test new targets.