The Myhree open pit is progressing ahead of schedule and is expected to be completed in October 2025.
Following the acquisition, ore haulage to Lakewood began immediately, with operations running smoothly and safely. Since starting on 1 April 2025, approximately 60,000 tonnes of Myhree ore have been transported to the facility, achieving a processing rate of 1.2 mtpa. Crushed ore stockpiles have grown to over 10,000 tonnes on the run-of-mine pad.
To date, an estimated 42,000 tonnes of ore at 2.10 grams per tonne have been processed, yielding approximately 2,740 ounces of gold with recovery rates exceeding 95%. The first gold pour, completed on 16 April 2025, produced 757 ounces. Gareth Solly, Black Cat’s managing director, stated: “The commencement of processing through Lakewood has started well with throughputs, grade and recoveries all above expectation. First gold at Lakewood is yet another successful milestone in the accelerated Kal East plan.”
The Lakewood facility is strategically located within 40 km of Black Cat’s wholly owned Kal East gold project and 24 km from the Myhree underground mine. The company has secured approval for underground mining at the Myhree deposit, part of the Kal East project. Underground operations are planned to begin after open-pit mining concludes in October 2025, depending on operational and planning priorities.
Solly added: “The Myhree underground mining approval provides optionality for Kal East and mining approvals for other deposits are also expected soon. With Lakewood running well, and the open pits ahead of schedule, we are looking forward to a smooth transition to additional mines, as we continue our more gold sooner strategy.”
With an active drilling program underway, Black Cat Syndicate is poised for growth, leveraging the Lakewood facility and the Kal East project to enhance its position as a notable gold producer in Western Australia. The company aims to sustain its momentum by expanding production and exploring further opportunities in the region.
