Latest Plant Refurbishment News

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.

Empire Energy has successfully drilled its longest well to date, secured a $65 million financing package, and received environmental approval for its Carpentaria Pilot Project, setting the stage for first gas deliveries later in 2025.