Latest Plant Refurbishment News

Mt Malcolm Mines has delivered a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate of 13,200 ounces across Golden Crown and Dumbarton, while advancing a study on refurbishing a 500,000 tpa CIP plant and preparing for follow-up drilling and funding.

OzAurum Resources has reported robust shallow gold intercepts from initial drilling at its Mulgabbie North Paleochannel Project, reinforcing potential for resource growth along a 4km trend.

Medallion Metals is advancing plans to refurbish the Cosmic Boy Concentrator at Forrestania, aiming to accelerate gold production and generate near-term cashflow before its Ravensthorpe ore processing begins.

Forrestania Resources has started transporting ore from its British Hill gold deposit to the Lake Johnston processing facility, moving closer to production as plant refurbishment advances. The company is also partnering with local authorities to upgrade regional infrastructure.

Larvotto Resources is progressing the Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project on time and budget, aiming for mid-2026 production amid rising strategic demand for antimony. The project benefits from grid power, ongoing drilling success, and government support for critical minerals.

EV Resources has confirmed a large-scale, shallow carbonate replacement deposit (CRD) antimony system at its Los Lirios project in Mexico, with 10 of 11 drill holes intersecting the mineralised limestone unit. The system extends over a 400m strike and remains open in multiple directions, advancing the company towards a maiden JORC resource estimate.

EV Resources (ASX: EVR) pushes forward its Mexico Antimony Hub with 11 diamond drill holes completed at Los Lirios, a new near-surface vein discovered, and Tecomatlán plant refurbishment progressing toward a 2H 2026 start.

Larvotto Resources has engaged former Federal Senator The Hon. David Fawcett as a Strategic Advisor to support positioning its Hillgrove antimony production within national security and critical minerals supply chains.

Pacgold Limited (ASX: PGO) has marked a significant milestone by producing its first gold at the White Dam Gold Project in South Australia, transitioning from an explorer to a gold producer. The company is progressing with plant upgrades and plans for pad expansion to increase production capacity.

OzAurum Resources reports exceptional heap leach test results at Mulgabbie North, confirming rapid gold recovery and advancing a low-capex development strategy with near-complete plant refurbishment.

West African Resources forecasts a record 430,000 to 490,000 ounces of gold production in 2026, driven by full-year output from Kiaka and sustained performance at Sanbrado. The company plans significant drilling and capital investment to extend mine life and enhance growth.

EV Resources has begun refurbishing its Tecomatlán Processing Plant in Mexico, marking a pivotal shift from exploration to near-term antimony production amid tightening global supply. The company aims to leverage this low-cost, staged approach to secure a first mover advantage in the critical minerals market.