Latest Processing Facilities News

Black Cat Syndicate posted solid operating cash flow of A$61 million in the March quarter, driven by the ramp-up at Kal East and a strategic $20 million expansion of the Lakewood processing facility. The company also reported a 95% increase in antimony resources at Mt Clement, signaling growth potential beyond gold.

WA Gold’s scoping study for its Abercromby Gold Project outlines a staged mining plan with modest A$8 million upfront capital, targeting 114,000 ounces from mostly Indicated Resources and projecting A$270 million pre-tax cashflow.

Bass Oil’s March production faced Cooper Basin setbacks from heavy rains and storage limits, but trucking resumed in April with strong prices. Indonesian output remained steady with a sharp 47% price rise. The company is progressing its Vanessa gas field acquisition and Kiwi development with government backing.

Manuka Resources has begun crushing and screening at its Mt Boppy gold project, moving closer to restarting production at Wonawinta by June 2026. Initial gold processing will precede silver production, with key milestones largely complete.

Lynas Rare Earths reported a record A$265 million quarterly revenue in Q3 FY26, driven by higher NdPr prices and production milestones including early Samarium oxide output. The company secured a 10-year Malaysian operating licence and extended a key supply deal with Japanese partner JARE through 2038.

Antilles Gold has ramped up construction at its Nueva Sabana gold-copper mine in Cuba, with a $35 million funding package in place and production slated for early 2027. The company is also progressing pre-development and exploration activities on multiple Cuban concessions.

Barton Gold's recent drilling at the Challenger Gold Project has revealed previously unmodelled high-grade gold mineralisation up to 170.7 g/t Au adjacent to historical open pits, boosting prospects for a low-risk operational restart.

Riversgold has secured a new tenement adjoining its Northern Zone Gold Project near Kalgoorlie, boosting its project area to 8.36 km2 and adding key land for infrastructure and exploration.

Sheffield Resources reported a fire at its Thunderbird Mineral Sands Mine feed preparation plant during maintenance, causing limited damage and no injuries. Operations resumed within two days after safety checks.

Cygnus Metals has reported standout high-grade assay results from its Golden Eye deposit in Quebec, with gold equivalent grades reaching 105.5g/t over 1 metre. These results reinforce the continuity of mineralisation and point to potential expansion of the Indicated Resource at the Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project.

Forrestania Resources has started transporting ore from its British Hill gold deposit to the Lake Johnston processing facility, moving closer to production as plant refurbishment advances. The company is also partnering with local authorities to upgrade regional infrastructure.

Scott Technology delivered a solid HY26 with 7% EBITDA growth to $13 million, driven by strong performances in Materials Handling and Mining, offsetting softness in Protein and Appliances. Forward work rose to $177 million, underpinning expectations for a stronger second half despite geopolitical uncertainties.