Latest Plant Refurbishment News

Native Mineral Resources has completed its first gold pour at the Blackjack Gold Project, marking a key milestone as it advances toward full production ramp-up in August 2025. The company also secured a $10 million placement to support its growth plans.

Native Mineral Resources has poured its first gold at the Blackjack Gold Project in Queensland, marking a pivotal shift from development to production with initial revenue generated.

Horizon Minerals reported steady gold output from Boorara and Phillips Find projects, generating nearly A$39 million in revenue for the June quarter, while progressing a major plant conversion study and securing $30 million in new funding.

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.

Lotus Resources has completed key refurbishments at its Kayelekera Uranium Project in Malawi, restarting the SAG mill and progressing through hot commissioning towards first uranium oxide production this quarter.

Horizon Minerals has initiated a major two-phase drilling program at its Burbanks gold project to upgrade resource confidence and explore extensions, underpinning plans for a refurbished processing plant and first gold production by 2026.

Cyprium Metals has obtained crucial environmental and operational approvals to advance the phased redevelopment of its Nifty Copper Complex, setting the stage for a near-term production restart.

Polymetals Resources has completed a major refurbishment of its Endeavor processing plant and begun producing saleable silver-lead and zinc concentrates, marking a key milestone in its operational ramp-up.

Manuka Resources has announced a comprehensive 10-year mine plan to produce 13.2 million ounces of silver plus gold credits from its Wonawinta and Mt Boppy projects, leveraging existing infrastructure and an upgraded processing plant.

Horizon Minerals has raised A$30 million through a two-tranche share placement, strengthening its balance sheet to fast-track exploration and processing upgrades. The capital injection aims to boost resource drilling and refurbish the Black Swan plant ahead of increased gold production.

Tartana Minerals has made significant strides towards boosting copper output by signing a key agreement to process ore at the Mungana facility, securing a $10 million financing package, and winning a government grant for exploration drilling.

Challenger Gold Limited has doubled its mineral resource estimate in Ecuador to 9.1 million ounces gold equivalent, positioning its assets among South America's largest undeveloped gold resources, while making significant progress on its Hualilan Gold Project in Argentina towards mining and toll milling readiness.