Meeka Metals Advances Murchison Project Toward Mid-2025 Gold Production

Steady Progress on Infrastructure and Plant Expansion

Meeka Metals Limited has provided a comprehensive update on the development of its flagship Murchison Gold Project in Western Australia. The company is advancing steadily toward its goal of first gold production in mid-2025, with key milestones achieved during January 2025. Civil works for a new administration complex at Turnberry have been completed, setting the stage for the arrival of the open pit mining fleet in early February.

Expansion of the carbon-in-leach (CIL) gold processing plant is progressing at pace. Notable achievements include the removal of formwork and scaffolding from new ball mill foundations, installation of two new 600m3 CIL tanks, and ongoing fabrication of an additional 145m3 CIL tank. The company has also installed a new cyanide storage tank and prepared the electrical infrastructure for a new switch room, reflecting a comprehensive upgrade of processing capabilities.

Mining Preparations and Operational Readiness

Meeka has secured all necessary Dangerous Goods and Explosives Storage licences for the open pit mining centre, clearing regulatory hurdles for imminent mining activities. The company has upgraded sections of the 20km haul road connecting the open pit mining area to the processing plant, incorporating rock armouring to ensure durability during wet weather events, a critical factor for uninterrupted ore transport.

Recruitment efforts have yielded key appointments across operational roles, including Processing Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, and Open Pit Mining Superintendents, alongside technical experts such as geologists and mine surveyors. This bolstered team is expected to support the ramp-up to production and ongoing operational excellence.

Looking Ahead: Production and Development Timeline

According to Managing Director Tim Davidson, the project remains on schedule and budget, with the open pit mining fleet mobilising imminently and first ore extraction targeted for April 2025. Hauling of ore to the processing plant will commence shortly thereafter, with commissioning of the upgraded processing plant planned for June 2025.

Beyond initial production, Meeka is advancing drilling programs to extend underground resources at Andy Well and is developing accommodation and support infrastructure to sustain long-term operations. The Definitive Feasibility Study released in December 2024 underpins a robust 10-year production plan, forecasting an average annual output of 65,000 ounces of gold over the first seven years and a pre-tax free cash flow of approximately $1 billion.

With these developments, Meeka Metals is positioning itself as a significant emerging gold producer in Western Australia, leveraging a high-grade resource base and a clear pathway to production.