:: Millennium Minerals Generates First Gold from new Nullagine Sulphide Circuit

Millennium Minerals has produced its first gold from the recently commissioned sulphide ore circuit, which was part of the stage one $15 million expansion of its Nullagine plant in Western Australia’s Pilbara.

The initial gold production from sulphide ore has been four years in the making, including completing detailed development studies and optimisation programs, which have resulted in the upgraded plant.

During the commissioning phase, lower grade sulphide ore was used with the gold concentrate produced averaging 3 grams per tonne.

According to Millennium chief executive officer Peter Cash, the early results from the plant’s new sulphide circuit have been positive.

“The ability to cost-effectively process the high-grade sulphide ore sources at Nullagine has been a core component of Millennium’s growth plan over the past four years, and we are absolutely delighted to have successfully achieved this milestone,” Mr Cash said.