Latest Processing Capacity Expansion News

Black Cat Syndicate has significantly expanded gold resources at its Kal East operation, lifting Trojan's resource by 62% to 202koz and refreshing Imperial to 84koz, underpinning plans to expand processing capacity and extend mine life.

Genesis Minerals (ASX:GMD) reports robust drilling results at Laverton, underpinning plans to expand processing capacity and organic growth. The completion of the A$639 million Magnetic Resources acquisition adds 2.2Moz to resources, lifting total resources to 21.3Moz and reserves to 5.4Moz.

Select Harvests delivered a 33% rise in underlying NPAT despite a wet harvest and higher costs, announcing a fully franked interim dividend and a 10% on-market share buy-back.

Fonterra’s FY26 Q3 results show a $1.8 billion operating profit, up $103 million year-on-year, prompting an uplift and narrowing of earnings guidance. The co-op also announced a stable 2026/27 Farmgate Milk Price forecast amid rising milk collections and ongoing geopolitical risks.

Brightstar Resources has given the green light to its Goldfields Project, commencing construction of a 1.5Mtpa processing plant at Laverton. First gold production is slated for June 2027, backed by full funding and regulatory approvals.

Zimplats acknowledges Zimbabwe’s classification of platinum group metals as critical minerals and commits to working with the government to navigate the new policy framework while supporting local value addition.

Murray Cod Australia (ASX:MCA) has launched the retail tranche of its fully underwritten $18.6 million entitlement offer at a 43% discount, aiming to convert its record 3,700-tonne biomass into cash and expand processing capacity.

Freehill Mining’s aggregates business surged with a 59% jump in quarterly sales, while new copper project options promise to shift the company’s growth trajectory.

Select Harvests Limited has reported a strong FY2025 financial performance with a net profit after tax of $31.8 million and a significant reduction in net debt. The company plans to resume dividend payments in 2026 amid favourable almond market conditions.

Black Cat Syndicate has revealed multiple new high-grade gold zones within the Fingals open pit at its Kal East operation, accelerating mining and processing plans for 2026. These discoveries reinforce the long-term potential of the project and support an expansion of processing capacity.

Select Harvests Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a $28.7 million net profit for the half-year ended March 2025, driven by higher almond prices and operational gains. The company forecasts a solid 2025 crop and has renewed a $240 million syndicated debt facility.

Aguia Resources has marked a significant milestone with its maiden gold pour at the Santa Barbara project in Colombia, while advancing underground development and expanding processing capacity. Concurrently, the company secured a long-term phosphate processing lease in Brazil and completed a $1.5 million capital raise.