Native Mineral Resources (NMR) has completed a record gold pour at its Blackjack gold operations in Queensland, producing six gold doré bars totalling 1,474.9 ounces on January 28 and representing the highest single pour achieved at Blackjack to date.
The record pour follows a 178.7oz doré pour with a refinery assay of 60.09 per cent gold earlier in January.
NMR CEO Blake Cannavo said: “A 1,475 oz doré pour to start 2026 is a standout result and a strong statement of the momentum we’re building at Blackjack.
“With drill and blast now recommencing for 2026, our focus is on converting this early success into consistent, repeatable performance.
“In parallel, we’re progressing a structured short-, medium- and long-term plan across the broader regional portfolio – including the Granite Castle and Great Britain deposits and our JV leases – to prioritise drilling, mine sequencing, approvals and infrastructure to support sustainable growth.”
The company expects the next gold pour at Blackjack by mid-February. NMR has received more than AU$10 million in gold outrun revenue to date.
Following a review of the current mine design and operating strategy, NMR has established drill and blast for mining operations in the Blackjack Pit.
The company has also renewed its technical services team—strengthening functions across mine planning, scheduling, geology, grade control, and survey capabilities to support safe and repeatable execution.
On the tailings front, TSF Stage 3 Lift works are nearing completion and certification, while Stage 4 Lift design and a new tailings storage facility development workstream are underway.
NMR is also advancing its regional growth pipeline. At Podosky, field preparations are progressing, and drilling is scheduled to commence in February, supporting the company’s near-term mining and production operations.
At NMR’s Far Fanning deposit at Charters Towers, development planning and enabling works are underway ,and the project remains on a pathway targeting mining in the fourth quarter of 2026.
