Latest Processing Plants News

Lunnon Metals has wrapped up mining at Lady Herial ahead of schedule, producing gold volumes and financial outcomes closely matching its January 2026 Feasibility Study, generating approximately $39 million pre-tax free cash flow.

Forrestania Resources has vaulted into a new league with a global gold resource exceeding 2 million ounces following its acquisition of the Edna May Gold Project, which brings significant processing infrastructure and development potential.

Rox Resources reports steady progress at Youanmi Gold Mine with processing plant construction and mining development proceeding on schedule, supporting a mid-2027 gold production target.

Star Minerals has transitioned from explorer to producer with mining underway at its Tumblegum South Gold Project and anticipates first gold revenue in the December quarter of 2026.

Brightstar Resources has secured over A$380 million in funding to fully finance its Goldfields Project, commencing construction of a 1.5Mtpa Laverton processing plant with first gold targeted mid-2027, while expanding its Sandstone resource base to 2.9Moz.

Citigold and Native Mineral Resources have partnered to explore and potentially mine four tenements near Charters Towers, with Native taking operational control of exploration and possible mining.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has secured exclusive rights to explore and potentially mine four tenements near its Blackjack operation through a joint venture with Citigold (ASX:CTO). The staged agreement allows NMR to assess mineralisation before deciding on mining, with cost recovery and profit sharing structured to align both parties.

Mount Hope Mining has advanced its Mt Solitary gold project with strong drilling results and metallurgical testwork, aiming for a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by the end of 2026.

Catalyst Metals' latest infill drilling at the Cinnamon gold deposit delivers thick, high-grade intercepts, underpinning plans for bulk underground mining and supporting an imminent Resource and Reserve update.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) hit a new monthly gold production record of 1,080.5oz in August 2026 at its Blackjack operation, driven by a 50% rise in milling throughput and a 27% increase in head grade.

Meeka Metals has reached a steady-state processing throughput of around 600,000 tonnes per annum, with the ore sorter commissioning set for October 2026 promising to double ore grade and increase milling capacity.

Sunstone Metals has reported significantly improved metallurgical recoveries at its Bramaderos Gold-Copper Project in Ecuador, raising copper recovery to 80% and gold to 93%, well above previous estimates, which is expected to enhance project economics and production metrics.