Latest Processing Facilities News

Aeris Resources has agreed to acquire Peel Mining in a strategic deal that consolidates key copper assets and extends the Tritton mine life to over 10 years. Peel shareholders will receive Aeris shares plus stakes in a new ASX-listed entity holding Peel’s remaining exploration assets.

Element 25 Limited is making significant strides in its Butcherbird Expansion Project, targeting a manganese concentrate output of 1.1 million tonnes per annum with key contracts shortlisted and financing progressing.

BMG Resources is set to begin a significant 10,000-metre diamond drilling campaign at its Abercromby Gold Project in Western Australia, aiming to grow and upgrade its existing 518,000-ounce gold resource. The drilling will focus on high-grade lodes within the Capital Deposit, with results feeding into mine planning and a scoping study due this quarter.

Zenith Minerals has completed a major drilling program at its Consolidated Dulcie Gold Project, confirming a significant gold system and advancing towards a maiden resource estimate and feasibility study.

Malcolm Mines NL’s subsidiary has taken key steps towards establishing a 500,000 tonnes per annum gold processing facility at Leonora, signing critical agreements for technical and funding expertise.

Black Cat Syndicate has appointed James Bruce as its new Managing Director, signaling a strategic leadership transition aimed at advancing its multi-site gold production and growth ambitions.

Great Boulder Resources has extended high-grade gold mineralisation below its existing 1Moz resource at the Side Well Gold Project in Western Australia, with new drilling revealing promising deep intersections at Ironbark and strong results at Mulga Bill and Flagpole.

Carnavale Resources has been granted the crucial mining lease for its Kookynie Gold Project, paving the way for a shovel-ready status by Q3 2026 alongside ongoing feasibility studies and drilling campaigns.

Western Gold Resources has taken a decisive step towards production at its Gold Duke Project by awarding pre-mining contracts and appointing SSH Mining as the mine operator, setting the stage for Q1 2026 mobilisation.

Andean Silver reports robust drilling results at its Cerro Bayo Silver-Gold Project in Chile, revealing significant mineralisation expansions and upgrades ahead of a resource update. The findings underpin ongoing restart studies and feasibility work, supported by strong funding and rising precious metals prices.

Estrella Resources has ramped up extraction at its Ira Miri manganese project in Timor-Leste, targeting a significant 30,000 tonne market sample as it advances towards commercial production.

West Coast Silver Limited is undertaking a detailed technical review at its Elizabeth Hill Silver Project to refine exploration targets and development plans for 2026, supported by a solid $6.2 million cash reserve.