Latest Processing Facilities News

Legacy Iron Ore has completed a major drilling campaign at its Mt Celia project and is progressing metallurgical studies to define its processing strategy, setting the stage for updated resource estimates and development plans.

New Zealand King Salmon has finalized the purchase of a commercial site in Blenheim, positioning itself for future processing expansion linked to the Blue Endeavour project, while maintaining current operations in Nelson.

New Murchison Gold Limited has officially commenced production at its Crown Prince Gold Mine ahead of schedule, marking its transition from explorer to gold producer. The company aims to ramp up to a 40,000 tonne monthly ore run rate by October 2025.

Solstice Minerals is ramping up exploration at its Edjudina Range gold discovery, unveiling promising primary gold intercepts and preparing for expanded drilling to extend the mineralised trend beyond 1km.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd is undertaking a $40 million capital raise to restructure its balance sheet, settle key debts, and accelerate its consolidation strategy in Queensland’s copper-rich Mount Isa and Cloncurry region.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd reported a steep increase in half-year losses to $24.17 million, driven by discontinued operations, while advancing key acquisitions and debt restructuring efforts.

Austral Resources has finalized key agreements with Glencore, including tolling, loan, and offtake contracts, paving the way for its acquisition of the Rocklands copper project and expanding its footprint in Queensland.

Emmerson Resources has reported significant shallow high-grade gold intersections extending the White Devil deposit in Tennant Creek, with an updated Mineral Resource Estimate due in October 2025. These results underpin ongoing feasibility studies and hint at a potential mine development by FY2027.

Meteoric Resources has secured the crucial SEMAD licence to build and operate a rare earth pilot processing facility in Brazil, marking a pivotal step for its Caldeira Project. Construction is set to begin immediately, with operations expected by late October 2025.

Gibb River Diamonds has officially started mining operations at its Edjudina Gold Project in Western Australia, leveraging a contract mining model that shields the company from upfront costs. The Neta Prospect's gold production will be processed through toll milling agreements, with profits shared equally between Gibb River and contractor BML Ventures.

Platina Resources has acquired a 100% interest in the Mt McKenna Gold Project in Western Australia’s Laverton district, a region known for multi-million-ounce deposits. Early exploration results and strategic location near major mines set the stage for an aggressive drilling campaign.

Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has obtained the final regulatory approval to operate its rare earth pilot plant in Brazil’s largest petrochemical complex, setting the stage for pilot operations in mid-2026.