Australian miner Native Mineral Resources has confirmed a winning start to 2026 with a record gold pour at its Blackjack gold complex in northern Queensland, Australia.
NMR said its smelt produced six gold doré bars totalling 1,474.9 ounces on 28 January. It is now counting down to its next gold pour by mid-February.
“A 1,475 oz doré pour to start 2026 is a standout result and a strong statement of the momentum we’re building at Blackjack. With drill and blast now recommencing for 2026, our focus is on converting this early success into consistent, repeatable performance. In parallel, we’re progressing a structured short-, medium- and long-term plan across the broader regional portfolio – including the Granite Castle and Great Britain deposits and our JV leases – to prioritise drilling, mine sequencing, approvals and infrastructure to support sustainable growth.”
Elsewhere at the site, NMR has established drill and blast for mining operations in the Blackjack Pit following a review of the current mine design and operating strategy. Drill and blast activities commenced last week, marking a new phase of open-pit mining execution to support sustained mill feed availability.
On the tailings front, TSF Stage 3 Lift works are in the final stages of completion and certification. In parallel, Stage 4 Lift design activities are underway, together with early-stage works associated with a new TSF development workstream, aligned with the company’s medium- to long-term operational requirements, it said.
Source: nmr.com.au