31/08/2026
Construction of an exploration decline at the high-grade 1.2 Moz Groundrush gold deposit will commence at the Central Tanami Project Joint Venture (CTPJV) in the Northern Territory later this month, following ex*****on of a $38 million construction contract with Macmahon Underground, a subsidiary of listed mining services group Macmahon Holdings.
This represents a a key milestone for MGX and joint venture partner Tanami Gold, which each hold 50% of the CTPJV. The 3.5km decline will provide access for underground infill drilling to convert over 400,000oz of currently inferred Mineral Resources to the higher confidence Indicated category. The decline will take about 14 months to complete to a planned depth of circa 350m below surface, with drilling to commence in the latter stages of the construction period.
Surface works necessary for decline construction, including preparation of laydown areas and re-establishment of the pit access ramp (pictured), are already well underway, with Macmahon preparing to mobilise to to site for commencement of in-pit portal construction activities in September.
Decline commencement comes as work continues on multiple fronts across the CTPJV. Resource definition and extension drilling is continuing at the 220koz Jims Deposit (pictured), while upgrades and repairs are progressing in the accommodation camp, associated site utilities and other infrastructure assets in support of upcoming site activities.
With total Mineral Resources of 2.8 Moz contained gold (31Mt @ 2.8 grams/tonne gold) the CTPJV represents a significant potential development opportunity in a proven and highly productive Australian gold province.