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Javelin Minerals to Fast-Track Gold Production at Eureka Project

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Javelin Minerals is preparing to generate early production and cash flow at its Eureka gold project in Western Australia's goldfields. The company has made significant progress with its drilling program, which has intersected high-grade oxide mineralisation outside its resource envelope. With a granted mining lease and access to nearby mills, Javelin aims to recover 34,000 ounces of gold within 12 months, starting within the next year. This bold plan is driven by a recent round of successful drilling, sky-high gold prices, and a ready-to-go mining lease.

Key Takeaways:

  • Javelin Minerals plans to fast-track gold production at its Eureka project, aiming to recover 34,000 ounces of gold within 12 months.
  • The company has successfully drilled high-grade oxide mineralisation outside its resource envelope, promising follow-up drill programs and potentially mining.
  • Eureka's resource is a solid foundation, clocking in at 2.45 million tonnes at 1.42 grams per tonne (g/t) gold for 112,000 ounces, with 62,000 ounces within the high confidence indicated category.
  • The company is lining up third-party partners to process its ore, potentially paving the way for toll treatment options.
  • Javelin believes that nearby mills, including the Paddington operation 20 kilometres away, offer toll treatment options that could see Javelin pouring gold bars without breaking the bank on new infrastructure.
  • The granted mining leases remove several major hurdles for the company in its fast-tracking ambitions.
  • Should Javelin realise its ambitions, the gold could generate about $177 million in revenue for Javelin and its lucky toll-treatment partner.
  • The company plans to follow up its gold success with a potentially game-changing campaign to uncover gold and copper riches at its Coogee West project.

Statistics:

  • 2.45 million tonnes: Eureka's resource size (1)
  • 1.42 grams per tonne (g/t): Eureka's average gold grade (1)
  • 112,000 ounces: Eureka's gold resource (1)
  • 62,000 ounces: Eureka's gold resource within the high confidence indicated category (1)
  • 34,000 ounces: Gold production target within 12 months (2)
  • $177 million: Potential revenue from gold sales (3)

Sources:

  • (1) "Javelin Minerals to Fast-Track Gold Production at Eureka Project" (https://www.bullsnbears.com.au/javelin-minerals-to-fast-track-gold-production-at-eureka-project/)
  • (2) Same as (1)
  • (3) Same as (1)

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