Latest Plant Upgrades News

Black Cat Syndicate has integrated strong grade-control drilling results from its Fingals deposit into mine plans, with mining set to begin late September 2025. Concurrently, the Lakewood processing plant is undergoing key upgrades to support ongoing production.

Native Mineral Resources has marked a key milestone with three gold pours totaling around 300 ounces at its Blackjack operation, signalling a successful ramp-up to full-scale production.

Ora Banda Mining Ltd delivered a standout FY25 with net profit soaring 575% to $186 million, driven by record gold production and successful underground mine expansions. The company sets ambitious FY26 targets amid strong operational momentum.

Alkane Resources reported a robust FY2025 with a 87% jump in profit after tax to A$33 million, driven by higher gold production and prices. The company also completed a transformative merger with Mandalay Resources, creating a diversified gold and antimony producer.

St Barbara Limited reported a $52 million underlying loss for FY25, driven by investments in its Simberi Expansion Project and operational challenges. The company classified its Atlantic operations as discontinued, recognizing a $38 million impairment, while completing a $100 million capital raise to support growth.

Bellevue Gold Limited outlines a robust FY26 production outlook with potential to exceed guidance, supported by an updated 3.1 million ounce resource and 1.3 million ounce reserve. The company advances feasibility on a paste plant to enhance long-term economics.

EQ Resources delivered a robust Q4 FY2025 with strong tungsten output from its Spanish and Australian operations, bolstered by strategic capital raises and key plant enhancements.

Group 6 Metals Limited has reported record quarterly tungsten production and sales, completed a major recapitalisation reducing debt, and is transitioning from open cut to underground mining at its Dolphin Tungsten Mine.

Larvotto Resources has given the final nod to develop its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project in NSW, fully funded and moving into construction with production set for mid-2026.

Alkane Resources reported steady gold production and cash flow for FY2025 at its Tomingley operations, while securing shareholder approval for a transformative merger with Mandalay Resources.

Liontown Resources reported robust FY25 results with over 294,000 dmt of spodumene concentrate produced and commenced underground mining on schedule. The company is transitioning to 100% underground production by Q3 FY26, aiming for scalable, low-cost operations from FY27 despite a 36% drop in spodumene prices.

Capricorn Metals has received regulatory approval to expand its Karlawinda operations, enabling a 25% increase in gold production to 150,000 ounces annually. Construction is set to accelerate with key contracts extended and infrastructure upgrades underway.