Gold Production Restarts at Wonawinta

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Stock Manuka Resources Ltd (MKR.ASX)
Release Time 21 Aug 2026, 9:06 a.m.
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 Manuka Resources Restarts Gold Production at Wonawinta
Key Points
  • Gold production restarts today at Wonawinta
  • Over 50,000 tonnes of Mt Boppy gold ore stockpiled
  • Transition to silver production targeted for Q4 2026
Full Summary

Manuka Resources Limited (ASX: MKR) has announced the restart of gold production at its Wonawinta processing facility. This follows a five-month recommissioning phase, during which upgrades were made to the plant. The company has more than 50,000 tonnes of Mt Boppy gold ore stockpiled, targeting approximately 125,000 to 140,000 tonnes to be processed over the next three months. Manuka is now focusing on ramping up gold production from Mt Boppy while completing the remaining plant installations and upgrades needed for silver production, which is slated to commence in Q4 2026.

Guidance

Silver production targeted for Q4 2026

Outlook

Manuka expects a sustained period of precious metals production from its Cobar Basin assets, with both gold and silver production expected.