Latest Processing Infrastructure News

Forrestania Resources has struck a $5 million share-based deal to acquire 16 exploration licences in WA’s Eastern Goldfields, including the promising Karonie Gold Project. This move consolidates its regional presence and supports near-term production goals.

Westgold Resources has approved a $145 million expansion of its Higginsville Processing Hub, increasing capacity by 62.5% and aiming to lift Southern Goldfields production by 60,000 ounces annually while cutting processing costs by nearly a quarter.

Classic Minerals has teamed up with Bain Global Resources to explore expanding its Goldbridge Processing Facility into a regional hub, aiming to boost gold production across Western Australia's Forrestania district.

GreenTech Metals has completed its Phase 1 drilling program at the Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project ahead of schedule by leveraging well-preserved historical drill core, advancing towards a modern resource estimate.

Black Bear Minerals has reported significant high-grade silver intercepts outside the existing Mineral Resource Estimate at its Shafter Silver Project in Texas, signalling potential for resource expansion and enhanced polymetallic value.

Aurum Resources reports multiple broad, shallow, high-grade gold intercepts from its 30,000m drilling program at the Napié Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, underpinning an imminent resource update and growth strategy. The company’s dual-asset approach and strong balance sheet position it for a pivotal transition from explorer to developer in 2026.

Kingfisher Mining and Broken Hill Mines have inked a decade-long agreement to leverage existing processing infrastructure, accelerating Kingfisher’s pathway to production in the Broken Hill region.

Black Cat Syndicate has announced a 95% increase in antimony resources at its Mt Clement project, alongside substantial gains in silver and lead. The company plans further drilling and an economic study to unlock the deposit's potential.

Galan Lithium’s Hombre Muerto West project in Argentina is 92% through Phase 1 construction, with commissioning and first lithium chloride concentrate production expected in 2026.

Medallion Metals has completed its acquisition of the Forrestania Nickel Operation from IGO Limited, transforming it into a key gold processing hub as the company advances its development strategy in Western Australia.

Challenger Gold has initiated ore haulage from its Hualilán Mine to the Casposo Plant, marking a pivotal step in its toll milling strategy aimed at near-term production and cash flow. The company also reports robust resource and reserve updates alongside key infrastructure advancements.

Vault Minerals reports a series of high-grade drilling results across its key gold projects, signalling potential life-of-mine extensions and new mining fronts. The findings highlight resource growth opportunities at Leonora, Darlot, Deflector, and Sugar Zone.