Bellevue Gold set for production at namesake project

Bellevue Gold’s (ASX:BGL) namesake gold project in WA remains on budget and is set for first production in the December 2023 quarter.

The first toll treatment material from the Vanguard open pit has been trucked to the Gwalia plant, enabling Bellevue to generate early cash flow ahead of processing at the Bellevue gold mine plant.

Completion of the mill and gravity circuit structural steel and the conveyor structures has been achieved ahead of belt installation next week while painting of the fine ore bin has begun and positioning of the mill shell sections and bolting continues.

Installation of the knelson gravity separators, cyclone nest and screen has been completed, and installation of various process and sump pumps has begun in all areas.

In the next few weeks, focus will shift to mechanical installation and alignment, conveyor belt installation, installation of piping and electrical as well as finishing works to the crushing and screening in preparation for pre-commissioning activities.

Mining began at the Bellevue project in early April 2023 with NRW Holdings undertaking the work, beginning at the Vanguard open pit.

The Vanguard open pit is scheduled to provide around 10,000oz of gold and once mined, waste material will form the basis of the tailings storage facility.

By 2026, Bellevue has the goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for the Bellevue project. This will be underpinned by a sector-leading renewable energy power station, targeting a renewable energy penetration rate of up to 80%.

Construction of the power station has begun with earthworks and concrete foundations for the thermal station complete. Key electrical infrastructure has been secured, including critical long-lead items and the switch room.