Latest Ore Processing News

Beacon Minerals produced 5,419 ounces of gold in Q1 2026 amid operational shifts at Jaurdi, completed key asset sales to Forrestania, and set a June quarter production target of 5,000 to 6,000 ounces.

Legacy Iron Ore has boosted its Mt Celia gold resource by over half, now holding 390,150 ounces, underpinning its ongoing heap leach pre-feasibility study and signaling potential for further growth.

Mindax Limited pushes forward its vision for a Mid-West iron ore processing hub with metallurgical testing and strategic investments, while managing a cash runway under one quarter and preparing further capital raises.

Black Cat Syndicate has fully transitioned its Lakewood facility to process ore exclusively from its Fingals and Majestic mines, supported by a $20 million expansion plan to increase capacity and operational flexibility.

St Barbara has secured key environmental approvals to restart its Touquoy gold processing facility in Nova Scotia, targeting ore processing by the end of 2026. The project aims to produce 38,000 ounces of gold over 13 months, generating significant cash flow and local economic benefits.

Fortescue Ltd (ASX: FMG) is fast-tracking the deployment of the world’s first large-scale, fully integrated green energy grid dedicated to heavy industry, aiming to eliminate diesel use across its Pilbara operations by early 2027 and full completion by 2028.

Sandfire Resources reported a Q3 FY26 copper equivalent production of 34.5kt, bringing nine-month production to 106.5kt. Despite operational challenges, the group maintains its FY26 guidance but now expects to deliver in the lower half of the range, alongside a $15 million reduction in capital expenditure.

Macarthur Minerals Limited (ASX:MIO) has completed a placement issuing 50 million shares and 25 million options, introducing Destec Holdings Pty Ltd as a new major shareholder. The funds will support tenement maintenance, working capital, and project advancement at the Lake Giles Iron Project.

Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX: BGL) posted a strong March 2026 quarter with production of approximately 41,000 ounces of gold at increased grades, driving record underlying free cash flow of around $158 million. The company reduced forward gold sales commitments by 32,500 ounces, de-risking its balance sheet and increasing future exposure to spot gold prices.

Meeka Metals’ March quarter gold production declined due to heavy rainfall impacting mining access, while processing throughput improved significantly. The company expects stable throughput in the near term and increased output as underground ore contributes more.

Globe Metals & Mining’s 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study for the Kanyika Niobium Project in Malawi confirms robust economics, a 24-year mine life, and a strategic phased development approach.

Temas Resources has formed a Scientific Advisory Board of hydrometallurgical leaders to accelerate the rollout of its innovative Regenerative Chloride Leaching technology, promising major cost and environmental benefits in critical minerals processing.