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West Wits Mining has officially flicked the switch on underground production at its Qala Shallows gold project in South Africa’s famed Witwatersrand Basin.
With the first ore now stockpiled and rigs humming below ground, the company has shifted from development to full-scale mining, setting the scene for a maiden gold pour in early 2026.
The lead-up to this point has been keenly watched by the market, which has now rewarded the company’s efforts by taking its share price to a fresh high of 6.8 cents in morning trade – up an eye-watering 257 per cent since the start of July.
West Wits says the ore was delivered to surface from the decline portal after the company last week completed a fully engineered concrete haul road, drainage systems and a raft of essential underground services.
‘We’ve crossed the threshold into production, demonstrating the strength of our execution.’
Key safety systems including underground lighting, communications and drilling to check forward ground conditions have all been signed off, while a brand-new double boom underground drill...