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Austral Gold has resumed commercial production at its Casposo Mine in Argentina after completing a significant plant refurbishment, aiming to boost its output alongside operations in Chile.

Austral Gold Limited has released an updated Mineral Resource and Reserve estimate for its Casposo Mine in Argentina, underpinning plans to restart production with strong economic fundamentals. The report highlights a 74-month mine life and a compelling after-tax NPV of US$72.7 million.

Austral Gold has lowered its 2025 production forecast for the Guanaco Mine following a workplace fatality that halted key processing operations. The company has also sold equity holdings to bolster cash flow amid operational disruptions.

Challenger Gold has secured the final Environmental Impact Assessment amendment for its Hualilán Gold Project, enabling ore haulage and toll milling at the Casposo plant. This milestone unlocks a low-capital pathway to early cash flow while advancing the project’s development.

Austral Gold has obtained a $1 million short-term loan to support working capital as its Casposo processing plant nears commissioning after major refurbishments.

Austral Gold Limited reported a net loss of US$1.3 million for the first half of 2025, while completing refurbishment of its Casposo plant to diversify production. Despite operational challenges and increased costs, the company leans on shareholder support and strategic investments to manage liquidity pressures.

Austral Gold's Argentine subsidiary has refinanced its debt with a new $1.3 million unsecured loan from a related party, extending repayment terms and managing its financial obligations amid ongoing growth plans.

Challenger Gold has completed a Pre-Feasibility Study for toll milling at its Hualilan Gold Project in Argentina, revealing strong economics with low upfront capital and rapid payback. The company also secured A$37.5 million in equity funding to advance development and strengthened legal protections for its Ecuador projects.

Austral Gold’s Q2 2025 report reveals a production decline at its flagship Guanaco Mine alongside rising costs, while refurbishment at its Casposo Plant advances on schedule for a second-half restart.

Challenger Gold advances its Hualilan Gold Project with final metallurgical testwork underway, confirming heap leach processing can economically recover low-grade gold previously deemed waste. This development promises to expand the project’s scale and improve its economics ahead of the full-scale Pre-Feasibility Study.

Challenger Gold Limited advances its Hualilan Gold Project towards early production via a toll milling agreement starting in late 2025, underpinned by a robust 2.8 million ounce gold equivalent resource and strong project economics.

Challenger Gold Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Hualilan Toll Milling Project outlines a robust three-year operation delivering 450,000 tonnes of gold-silver ore to Austral Gold’s Casposo plant, with strong economics and low upfront capital.