Daily Mining Update
Daily Mining Update

Daily Mining Update — Production, Drill Results, and Project Updates (July 9, 2026)

Here is a quick, source-linked roundup of notable mining and natural resource company updates published over the last day or two, spanning gold, copper, and broader base/precious metals exposure.

Key updates

Equinox Gold: Q2 2026 production update

  • Equinox Gold reported consolidated gold production of 176,836 ounces in Q2 2026, and noted an 11% quarter-over-quarter increase in Canadian production as the Greenstone and Valentine operations continue ramping up. (GlobeNewswire (Equinox Gold))

Fortuna Mining: Q2 2026 production and growth initiatives

  • Fortuna reported Q2 2026 production of 72,217 gold equivalent ounces (GEO) and first-half production of 145,089 GEO, which it said positions the company toward its 2026 production guidance. (GlobeNewswire (Fortuna))
  • The company also noted it completed process plant expansion studies for Séguéla in late June and highlighted ongoing evaluation toward a construction decision. (GlobeNewswire (Fortuna))

DPM Metals: preliminary Q2 2026 production and ramp-up commentary

  • DPM Metals reported preliminary Q2 2026 production of approximately 102,000 GEO (consolidated) and provided a detailed operational update on the Vareš ramp-up, including that it processed 117,000 tonnes in the quarter and expects to reach a full production run-rate of 850,000 tpa by the end of 2026. (GlobeNewswire (DPM Metals))

Sandfire Resources America: Black Butte Copper PFS update (Montana, USA)

  • Sandfire Resources America released an updated preliminary feasibility study (PFS) for its Black Butte Copper Project that incorporates the nearby Lowry deposit, outlining an improved 12-year mine life and reporting combined probable mineral reserves of 14.3 Mt grading 2.6% Cu. (GlobeNewswire (Sandfire Resources America))
  • The company noted that development of the Lowry deposit remains subject to additional permitting and regulatory approvals. (GlobeNewswire (Sandfire Resources America))

NGEx Minerals: high-grade copper-gold-silver drill results (Argentina)

  • NGEx Minerals reported additional Phase 4 drill results from its 100%-owned Lunahuasi project in San Juan, Argentina, including 19.00 m at 25.84% CuEq within 57.75 m at 9.41% CuEq in hole DPDH077. (Yahoo Finance (NGEx / CNW))
  • The company said the Phase 4 program is complete, totaling 27,318 m drilled across 32 holes, with results from five remaining holes to be released once assays are received and confirmed. (Yahoo Finance (NGEx / CNW))

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

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