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Gold resource developments in Western Australia

Overview

In August 2026, mining companies in Western Australia reported significant developments regarding gold resources and reserves.

Forrestania Resources announced a 131% increase to the mineral resource estimate at its British Hill deposit, bringing the total to 2.62 million tonnes grading 1.50 g/t gold. This update followed extensive drilling programs and supports the company’s hub-and-spoke strategy involving the Lake Johnston processing plant.

Later in the month, Maritana Minerals declared a maiden underground ore reserve for its Rose Hill Project near Coolgardie. The reserve is estimated at 420,000 tonnes at 2.34 grams per tonne of gold. The company intends to transport ore to the Black Swan Processing Hub, with a goal to begin gold production in the second half of 2027.

Entities

Grant Haywood · Lake Johnston processing facility · Maritana Minerals · David Geraghty · Western Australia

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Maritana Minerals declares maiden Rose Hill gold ore reserve

    Maritana Minerals declared a maiden underground gold ore reserve of 31,600 ounces at its Rose Hill Project in Western Australia, bringing its total portfolio reserves to 235,600 ounces.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Forrestania Resources doubles British Hill gold resource estimate in Western Australia

    Forrestania Resources lifted its British Hill gold resource by 131 % to 126,290 oz, with indicated resources up 180 % to 86,080 oz, backed by new drilling and haulage to Lake Johnston plant.

Sources

australianmining.com.au · mining.com.au