Latest Processing Plants News

Element 25 has taken a tangible step forward in its Butcherbird Expansion Project with the arrival of a critical processing component, a custom-built logwasher, at Fremantle Port. The project remains on schedule for commissioning in early 2027, underpinning the company’s plan to boost manganese concentrate output to 1.1 million tonnes per annum.

Catalyst Metals has nearly doubled the Trident underground gold resource to 1.1 million ounces at a robust 5.4g/t grade, underpinning a 10-year mine plan targeting 60,000 ounces annually from 2027.

Pan African Resources PLC has delivered a 5.6% increase in gold production to 196,527 ounces for FY25, alongside a 60.5% jump in adjusted EBITDA to US$226.6 million. The group’s strategic acquisition of Tennant Mines in Australia and the early commissioning of the Mogale Tailings Retreatment operation mark significant milestones in its growth trajectory, underpinned by a robust sustainability and governance framework.

EV Resources has unveiled a maiden Exploration Target at its Los Lirios Antimony Project in Mexico, estimating up to 166,000 tonnes of contained antimony across three zones. Phase 1 drilling confirmed shallow, continuous carbonate replacement mineralisation, while high-grade feeder zones await further testing.

Recharge Metals has formalised cultural heritage protections with the Darlot Traditional Owners, clearing the way for a major drilling campaign targeting nearly 95,000 ounces of gold at its Sunset Well project in Western Australia.

Native Mineral Resources is on track to deliver its highest monthly gold output since recommissioning, targeting over 800 ounces in June 2026 at the Blackjack Gold Project.

Lindian Resources reports strong construction and mining readiness progress at Kangankunde, maintaining its timeline for first production in late 2026 while advancing a major expansion study.

Aeris Resources has received Supreme Court approval to acquire Peel Mining, adding significant copper resources to its Tritton operations and setting the stage for long-life production growth.

Charger Metals has struck a deal to sell its Bynoe Lithium Project to Core Lithium’s subsidiary for up to $14.75 million, including upfront cash, a resource milestone payment, and a capped royalty. The sale lets Charger focus on its Lake Johnston lithium ambitions.

Mandrake Resources has secured a drilling contract to advance exploration at its Berinka Project in the Northern Territory’s Pine Creek Orogen, targeting gold and copper mineralisation with a 3,200m reverse circulation program planned for August 2026.

Mt Malcolm Mines has fully placed the shortfall from its May rights issue, raising an additional $769,773 through issuing nearly 110 million shares. The funds will support a feasibility study for a 500,000 tpa CIP plant at Leonora and ongoing exploration at the Malcolm Gold Project.

Maiden drilling at Austral Resources' Canyon Prospect reveals a significant copper oxide system extending over 1.2km strike near the Mt Kelly SX-EW facility, with intercepts including 24m at 1.03% copper. The mineralisation remains open, offering substantial upside and potential to leverage existing processing infrastructure.