ECR Minerals (LSE:ECR) has provided an operational update on its Raglan alluvial gold project in Queensland, highlighting progress on several initiatives aimed at improving gold recovery rates and supporting future production growth. The company recently completed a drone-based Lidar survey, with data analysis now underway to enhance mine planning, identify additional palaeochannel targets and optimise production scheduling.
As part of its efforts to improve operational performance, ECR has appointed an independent alluvial gold specialist to assess both its processing plant and mining practices. The review forms part of a broader plant optimisation programme that management believes is already helping to increase recovery potential and establish a more consistent production profile at Raglan.
The optimisation work has identified a number of practical improvements, including enhancements to gravity recovery systems, water management processes, jig performance and overall plant calibration. At the same time, mining activities are being concentrated on priority zones within the phase one development plan that are considered prospective sections of the historic river channel system.
ECR has also begun recruiting a consulting geologist to strengthen technical expertise across its wider Queensland portfolio. Management believes the combination of additional geological support, operational improvements and the integration of newly acquired Lidar data will place the Raglan project on a stronger footing as it develops into the company’s first sustained gold production hub in Queensland.
The group sees Raglan as a key component of its strategy to build a meaningful Australian gold business. By improving operational performance and advancing exploration targeting, ECR aims to unlock additional value across its broader portfolio while creating a platform for future growth and shareholder returns.
More about ECR Minerals
ECR Minerals is a UK-listed exploration and development company focused primarily on gold projects in Australia. Through its Australian subsidiaries, the company holds interests in a range of alluvial and hard-rock gold assets across Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Its portfolio includes the Raglan, Blue Mountain, Bailieston, Creswick, Tambo, Maddens, Salt Bush and Tuckanarra projects, positioning the group as an emerging participant in the Australian gold sector.
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