Savannah Goldfields has resumed gold processing at its Georgetown plant following maintenance, with ongoing production and plans to restart mining at Agate Creek pending environmental approval.
- Gold processing resumed at Georgetown Gold Processing Plant on 27 March
- March gold pours total 5.022 kg doré with 241.7 oz gold confirmed
- Mining underway at Big Reef with 15,000 tonnes planned for April-May feed
- Agate Creek mining restart expected in Q2 2026 after environmental authority update
- Exploration and resource updates progressing at Electric Light and Red Dam deposits
Restarting Operations at Georgetown
Savannah Goldfields Limited has announced the recommencement of gold processing operations at its Georgetown Gold Processing Plant (GGPP) following the early completion of scheduled maintenance. The mills were restarted on 27 March, and gold production and sales have continued steadily through the month, with multiple doré pours confirming ongoing output.
During March, Savannah poured a total of 5.022 kilograms of doré, which the mint outturn confirmed contained 241.7 ounces of gold and 72.7 ounces of silver. This brings the cumulative precious metal outturn since November 2025 to approximately 1,465 ounces of gold and 879 ounces of silver, underscoring the plant’s steady contribution to the company’s production profile.
Mining and Stockpiling at Big Ben and Big Reef
The company is currently processing feed from stockpiles of crushed Big Ben ore, averaging 1.4 grams per tonne of gold. Approximately 10,040 tonnes of crushed material and 7,300 tonnes of uncrushed ore remain stockpiled at the GGPP’s run-of-mine pad, providing a solid feed base for ongoing operations.
Meanwhile, mining activities have commenced at the Big Reef deposit, where an interim open pit is planned to extract around 15,000 tonnes of inferred mineral resource at a grade of 2.9 grams per tonne. Blast hole drilling is underway, with mining scheduled to supply ore to the plant during April and May. This phased approach aims to maintain consistent feed to the processing plant while preparing for future mining campaigns.
Agate Creek: Awaiting Environmental Authority for Mining Resumption
Looking ahead, Savannah plans to resume mining and processing at the Agate Creek deposit in the second quarter of 2026, contingent on receiving an updated Environmental Authority. The company submitted an application to amend this authority in November 2025 to accommodate expanded mining activities. Agate Creek holds significant ore reserves; 460,000 tonnes at 2.5 grams per tonne containing nearly 37,000 ounces of gold; and is expected to provide over two years of feed for the GGPP once operations restart.
Exploration and Development Potential at Electric Light and Red Dam
Savannah is also advancing exploration and resource updates at the Electric Light and Red Dam deposits, which together contain substantial inferred mineral resources. Electric Light hosts 388,000 tonnes at 3.7 grams per tonne (46,000 ounces), while Red Dam contains 201,000 tonnes at 5.7 grams per tonne (37,000 ounces). Recent drilling has indicated potential resource growth, and the company plans further exploration and a scoping study for underground mining at Electric Light, signalling a strategic push to expand its resource base.
Building a Regional Processing Hub
Central to Savannah’s long-term vision is positioning the Georgetown plant as a regional processing hub. Surrounded by numerous stranded gold deposits and historic mines, the plant is uniquely located within a 400-kilometre radius of significant mineralisation. Savannah is designing modifications to the plant to enable processing of sulphide ores, which have historically been under-exploited in the region. The company is also exploring joint ventures and toll treatment arrangements with nearby miners, potentially scaling up operations and maximising the plant’s throughput.
Bottom Line?
Savannah’s steady production restart and strategic resource development set the stage for growth, but environmental approvals remain a key watchpoint.
Questions in the middle?
- When will the updated Environmental Authority for Agate Creek be officially granted?
- How will the planned underground mining at Electric Light impact production timelines and costs?
- What are the prospects and timelines for securing joint ventures or toll treatment agreements at Georgetown?