Latest Plant Refurbishment News

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.

EV Resources has restructured its Tecomatlán plant acquisition to fast-track antimony production with a low-risk, milestone-based payment plan. Refurbishment is underway, supported by strong metallurgical results and a clear path to near-term output.

Pacgold Limited is advancing its White Dam Gold Project with 95% completion of the Vertigo drilling program, delivering strong assay results that support an imminent resource upgrade. Operational milestones include commissioning of heap leach pad crushing, setting the stage for a production ramp-up.

OzAurum Resources has kicked off an 18,000-metre drilling campaign at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, aiming to confirm high-grade gold zones and accelerate its pathway to production.

Freehill Mining reports a temporary dip in aggregates sales amid plant refurbishment but anticipates a strong rebound with new equipment and ongoing copper-gold project development.

OzAurum Resources has secured environmental approval for Stage 1 of its Mulgabbie North Gold Project, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and accelerating its path to near-term production.

OzAurum Resources has kicked off a diamond drilling program at its Mulgabbie North Gold Project to advance heap leach feasibility and open pit design, supported by recent capital raising and ongoing plant refurbishment.

EV Resources has successfully produced its first metallic antimony ingots from the Los Lirios project in Mexico, validating a low-cost smelting process and advancing its strategy to supply the North American market.

Horizon Minerals unveils robust scoping study results for its Black Swan Project in WA, outlining a low-capital, high-return gold development targeting 102,000 ounces annually. The company launches a $175 million placement to fund construction and advance operations toward mid-2027 commissioning.