Brightstar Resources (ASX: BTR) reports that construction of its 1.5Mtpa Laverton processing plant remains on schedule for first gold in June 2027. The project is currently tracking within its approved budget, with key development milestones achieved during July.

Bulk earthworks for the main process plant infrastructure are complete, while work on water ponds and non-process infrastructure continues. Concrete foundations for the primary crusher, SAG mill, and CIL tanks are well underway, and structural steel installation for the crushing area has commenced. The company has also finalized power and LNG supply agreements, securing long-lead equipment for the site's power station.

"Construction activities at our Goldfields Project continued to advance strongly through July, with the project on schedule for first gold in June 2027. These achievements continue to reflect the excellent collaboration between the Brightstar team and our EPC partner GR Engineering."

— Alex Rovira, Managing Director

Site activity for August will focus on finalizing bulk earthworks for the non-process infrastructure and completing major concrete pours across the grinding and CIL areas. The company plans to mobilize the CIL tank installation team and begin fabricating structural steel for the grinding and classification circuits. Additionally, workers are set to start installing pipework and pumping systems for the site's borefields.

Read the full announcement: Goldfields Project July Construction Update