Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 8, Production has resumed at the Georgetown gold processing plant in Far North Queensland, marking Savannah Goldfields’ first gold pour since January. The ASX-listed company announced on Friday that all major components of the facility — including the crushing, milling, gravity recovery, leaching, and elution circuits — are now operational. The first gold doré, weighing about 1.5 kilograms, was poured following the recommissioning of the gold room, with the final metal content yet to be determined.

Savannah said lower-grade material is currently being processed as operations gradually move toward steady-state production. The company has more than 3,500 tons of crushed feed available and an additional 6,000 tons of uncrushed material stockpiled on site. This marks a key step in restoring full-scale operations after several months of downtime.

CEO Brad Sampson said: “The restart of production is a significant milestone for this company and our community.” He expressed appreciation to Savannah’s employees, contractors, and business partners for their continued support throughout the recommissioning process.

Savannah plans to start mining up to 18,000 tons of inferred mineral resource from a small open-pit site at Big Reef later this month. The company is also finalising an application to amend its Agate Creek environmental authority to allow expanded mining activities. Operations at Agate Creek are expected to restart in the second quarter of 2026, supporting the firm’s goal of building a sustainable production base in the region.

Located about 10 kilometres south of the township of Georgetown, the Georgetown plant is the only gold processing facility within a 400-kilometre radius. Savannah aims to establish it as a regional processing hub capable of treating ore from multiple nearby deposits under its hub-and-spoke development model. This strategy is designed to improve operational efficiency and extend the life of local mining operations by centralising processing activities.

In addition to the restart, the company is pursuing plans to upgrade the plant to enable sulphide ore processing. Savannah is also holding discussions with third-party companies interested in toll treatment arrangements, which would allow external miners to process their ore through the Georgetown facility. These partnerships are expected to optimise plant utilisation and strengthen Savannah’s position as a key gold producer in northern Queensland.

The successful recommissioning of the Georgetown plant marks a major step in Savannah Goldfields’ long-term growth strategy. The company intends to leverage its existing infrastructure, exploration assets, and regional partnerships to expand production capacity and enhance operational stability in the coming years.