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Forrestania Resources Shares Surge as Edna May Targets December Gold Production
Highlights
Edna May Restart Moves Closer to Gold Production
Forrestania Resources Limited (ASX: FRS) announced on 16 October 2026 that refurbishment and commissioning preparations at its Edna May Processing Facility were progressing, bringing the operation closer to restarting gold production. The company expects to process its first ore in mid-December 2026, provided final equipment components arrive and are installed according to schedule. The update marks progress towards bringing existing processing infrastructure back into operation and accelerating the company's near-term production plans.
A key milestone is the shipment of mill liners, which are scheduled to arrive at the site during the final week of November 2026. Meanwhile, work on the first cell of the Tailings Storage Facility is advancing towards completion in late November. Forrestania is also progressing critical maintenance and refurbishment activities required for the Edna May restart.
Lake Johnston Progresses Towards 2027 Production
Alongside preparations at Edna May, Forrestania Resources continues to advance refurbishment and procurement activities at its Lake Johnston Processing Facility, with commissioning and production targeted for early 2027. Hot commissioning of the gold elution circuit is already underway. The company is also progressing supporting infrastructure and equipment installation, including electrical systems, conveyor components and processing-facility upgrades.
The parallel development of Edna May and Lake Johnston reflects Forrestania's strategy of establishing two processing hubs to support its Western Australian gold business. Bringing Edna May online first is expected to provide a pathway to earlier production while work at Lake Johnston continues.
Mining Activities Advance at Tycho and Johnson Range
Forrestania has also commenced mobilisation of mining contractor equipment to the Tycho and Johnson Range projects. The company's announcement included photographs showing heavy machinery at Tycho and site-clearing activities at Johnson Range, illustrating progress in preparing these areas for mining operations. These activities are intended to support the supply of ore to the company's processing facilities. Forrestania's broader strategy involves developing multiple ore sources within haulage distance of existing infrastructure, allowing it to pursue production growth through its hub-and-spoke operating model.
Executive Chairman David Geraghty said recent milestones had improved the outlook for an imminent restart at Edna May. He also noted that progress on the tailings facility and mill liner delivery schedules had reduced execution risks.
Forrestania Resources Share Price
Forrestania Resources Limited shares were trading at AU$0.350, up AU$0.035 or 11.111%, according to the supplied market data.The December production target represents an important milestone for the company. However, the timeline remains dependent on equipment delivery, installation and completion of outstanding commissioning and refurbishment work.
Note- All data presented is based on information available at the time of writing.
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