Latest Plant Refurbishment News

Australian Pacific Coal advances commissioning at Dartbrook with wash plant refurbishment underway and secures additional $14 million senior debt to support production ramp-up.

Austral Gold’s Q1 2025 report reveals a 15.4% drop in gold equivalent production at its Guanaco mine due to mine depletion and mill repairs, while refurbishment advances at Casposo aim to boost future output.

Challenger Gold Limited confirms steady progress on refurbishing the Casposo Toll Milling Plant in Argentina, with a second independent inspection validating the refurbishment is on track for commissioning in the second half of 2025.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited (NMR) has made significant progress on its Charters Towers Gold Project, completing key plant refurbishments and securing $15.9 million in funding to support a planned gold production restart in Q3 2025.

Horizon Minerals reported steady gold production from its Boorara and Phillips Find projects, marking first gold pours under key milling agreements. The company also finalized its merger with Poseidon Nickel, adding critical processing infrastructure and boosting growth prospects.

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited (NMR) reports promising assay results from resource definition drilling at its Blackjack Gold Project in Queensland, confirming shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation and deeper extensions. The company is advancing refurbishment of its processing plant, targeting gold production in Q3 2025.

Native Mineral Resources has completed a $15.9 million shortfall placement, fully funding the restart of gold production at its Queensland projects with first output expected in the third quarter of 2025.

Challenger Gold has reached a key milestone in its Hualilan project, finalising mine designs and schedules that increase mineral grades by 10%, while progressing toll milling readiness and operational flexibility.

Australian Pacific Coal has marked a significant milestone with the first commercial coal shipment from its Dartbrook mine, backed by a substantial financing boost and ongoing infrastructure upgrades.

Native Mineral Resources has secured key Queensland gold assets and is advancing refurbishment of the Blackjack Processing Plant, targeting production restart by Q3 2025. The company’s recent capital raises underpin its ambitious development plans.

Austral Gold reported an 8.5% production increase in Q4 2024 alongside significant cost reductions, though full-year output fell short of forecasts due to equipment delays. The company sets ambitious 2025 targets, supported by a new toll processing deal and plant refurbishment financing.

Brightstar Resources has initiated ore haulage from its Laverton Hub under a key Ore Purchase Agreement, setting the stage for its first gold pour in March 2025 and positioning the company for growth amid record gold prices.