Wedoany.com Report-Dec.29, The Australian mining company Native Mineral Resources announced that its Blackjack gold mine in northern Queensland completed its final gold pour for 2025, producing approximately 8.36 kilograms of gold doré. This production activity marked the conclusion of the company's annual operations.

Since commencing production in July this year, the Blackjack gold mine has cumulatively produced approximately 1,460 ounces of gold, generating sales revenue of approximately $8.72 million. Company CEO Blake Cannavo stated, "The smelting on December 22nd provided a fitting conclusion to 2025 and reflects our continued improvement in operational tempo at the Blackjack mine. With refinery performance expected to be announced by the end of the month, we anticipate total gold sales revenue since the July start-up to reach approximately $10 million."

The mining company plans to conduct its next gold pour on January 5, 2026. Concurrently, drilling work at the Podosky prospect within its joint venture project with Haoma Mining, the Ravenswood gold project, is also scheduled to commence in January next year. As part of its development strategy, the company is establishing the Blackjack mine as a central processing hub to handle ore from multiple mining sites.

The completion of this annual production task demonstrates the company's ongoing operational and project advancement capabilities in Queensland.