en.Wedoany.com Reported - Australian mining company Meeka Metals is making progress at its Murchison Gold Project in Western Australia, accelerating the transition to underground mining to improve ore grades. In the March 2026 quarter, the company produced 6,083 ounces of gold. Weather conditions temporarily restricted access to high-grade open-pit ore, but processing throughput increased 37% quarter-on-quarter to 123,000 tonnes, with mill performance improving significantly.

"From a production perspective, it was a frustrating quarter, but we did see a significant improvement in mill throughput," said Tim Davidson, Managing Director of Meeka Metals. "We expect this trend to continue as the mill feed gradually shifts to more fresh ore from underground in the coming quarters, which will also increase the head grade." Metallurgical recovery remained at 94%, and ore stockpiles increased to 21,518 ounces, providing support for future production.

Underground development continues to accelerate. At the Andy Well mine, development advance reached 1,397 meters during the quarter, with stoping scheduled to commence in June. Preparations for a second underground mine at the Turnberry deposit are also advancing, including the delivery of a new generation drill rig. Financially, the company generated mine operating cash flow of A$25.8 million, with its cash balance increasing to A$50.1 million, despite investing A$15.8 million in growth projects.

"Investment in the new Turnberry underground mine will reduce reliance on open pits and stockpiles, further increasing the head grade," Davidson said. Meeka Metals is strengthening its future production potential through the transition to underground mining at the Murchison Gold Project.

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