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Theta Gold Mines has commenced pre-construction work at the TGME gold project in South Africa.
Activities include dismantling old infrastructure, procuring utilities, and finalising design and engineering packages.
Updated feasibility work will incorporate new surface gold resources and reflect current gold pricing.
Theta Gold Mines (ASX:TGM), listed on the ASX Mining Stock, has commenced pre-construction activities at its TGME Project located in South Africa. This development marks a transition from planning to on-ground implementation for the company within the gold sector. The site was historically a centre of gold production, and Theta is now focused on establishing a new operational phase for the TGME processing facility.
Site Preparation and Infrastructure Works
Current activities include the decommissioning of the previously existing gold processing plant. These works involve mobilising mobile cranes, flatbed trucks, and heavy-duty equipment to dismantle outdated infrastructure. Site preparations are also underway, including the purchase of necessary tools and machinery to facilitate structural dismantling and ground readiness.
Once initial works conclude, installation of perimeter fencing around the plant area and redirection of water supply piping are scheduled. These steps form part of comprehensive early-stage construction aimed at readying the site for upcoming bulk earthworks, which will proceed following regulatory project approval.
Procurement and Temporary Utilities
As part of the pre-development scope, Theta is undertaking procurement of essential temporary utilities. This includes securing electrical systems and wastewater management infrastructure necessary for ongoing operations during construction. These installations will support site functionality while permanent systems are under development.
Design Finalisation and Engineering Oversight
Theta has progressed to completing the final design and engineering documentation for the TGME plant. RM Processing has been appointed to supervise the design process, manage final plant layouts, and provide detailed cost estimates. The work builds upon previous feasibility efforts led by Theta in partnership with Met63.
The refined engineering packages will serve as a basis for updating the project’s Feasibility Study. This refreshed study will factor in the latest gold pricing and include additional surface resources not previously incorporated.
Expanded Resource Inclusion
The company has noted a significant volume of gold resources located within tailings dams and surface rock dumps surrounding the TGME site. These surface materials contain a substantial portion of indicated gold resources. The processing strategy includes these resources alongside underground ore to maximise throughput.
Processing Plant Capabilities
The TGME facility is being developed to handle multiple types of feedstock, including underground ore, surface tailings, and surrounding rock dumps. The plant is expected to produce a doré bar, which will undergo external refining. This approach integrates legacy resources with current mining outputs, supporting operational flexibility at the site.
Market Context
At the current gold pricing level, the update to the Feasibility Study will reflect revised economic assumptions. Theta’s market capitalisation aligns with its ongoing project execution phase, and the current activities represent a material step in progressing the TGME project toward operational status.
