Laverton Mill Construction Advancing on Schedule

Key points

• Construction of Laverton processing plant on schedule for first gold in June 2027
• Bulk earthworks and concrete works for key infrastructure completed
• First mechanical equipment delivered to site

Full summary

Brightstar Resources Limited (ASX: BTR) has provided an update on the construction progress at its Goldfields Project in Western Australia. The construction of the 1.5Mtpa Laverton processing plant is advancing strongly, remaining on schedule for first gold in June 2027. Key achievements include the completion of bulk earthworks for the raw and process water ponds, concrete work for the primary crusher, SAG mill, and thickener, and the successful completion of concrete work for the CIL circuit. The first mechanical equipment has been delivered to site, and development of the borefields is ongoing. Planning activities for the Lord Byron open-pit continue, with infrastructure commencement in October and mobilisation targeted for December 2026. Exploration drilling has also commenced at early-stage targets in the Laverton Hub.