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Austral Resources Australia Ltd (ASX:AR1)

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Announcement
Release
4 Jun 2026 9:16AM
Price at Release
$0.090
Full Release
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Summary
Austral Resources Australia Ltd (ASX: AR1) announced significant progress in the restart of the Rocklands Copper Project, with the refurbishment program advancing on schedule and within budget. Key milestones include the acquisition of a new SAG mill, progress in engineering design, and commencement of mining operations at Flying Horse and Mt Clarke. The integrated approach aims to leverage existing infrastructure and establish a reliable copper production platform. The project positions Austral as the only copper producer in Australia with dual processing capabilities for both oxide and sulphide ores, sourced from their wholly-owned operations.
Key Points
  • Rocklands refurbishment progressing on schedule and budget.
  • SAG mill secured for delivery by July 2026.
  • Existing infrastructure suitable for 3Mtpa processing capacity.
  • GRES appointed for engineering design and construction.
  • Metallurgical test work advancing using drill core from Rocklands.
  • Western Operations mining providing feed security.
  • Integrated approach with Eastern and Western Operations for dual processing streams.
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