Ora Banda Mining starts underground operations at Waihi, its newest mine within the Davyhurst gold project near Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Western Australia. The company begins work at the third underground mine it has developed at the site, expanding its active operations in the region.

The reports frame the start of mining as part of a broader growth plan for Ora Banda’s WA gold hub. The Business coverage says the Waihi project is one component of the company’s target to build toward 300,000 gold ounces per year. The West Australian also describes Waihi as the third underground mine in the company’s recent development timeline, emphasizing its placement at the north-west of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

While the outlets provide the same core details—Waihi mine commencement and its role as a third underground operation—coverage differs mainly in emphasis. One focuses on the operational milestone at the mine, while the other links the new mine to the company’s larger production ambition.