The new Laverton Hospital will provide modern emergency and contemporary multidisciplinary ambulatory care facilities and outpatient services The fit-for-purpose facility will deliver a flexible model for patients ensuring that they are able to receive a range of short-stay inpatient clinical care and treatment services close to home An artist's impression of the new Laverton Hospital            Contractor appointed for Laverton Hospital project forward works Brought to you by the Department of Health, Western Australia Three Anzac Day matches headlined Round 3 of the Division 2 Senior Men’s competition this past weekend North and West Footscray faced off at Hansen Reserve and it was the home team who claimed local bragging rights as they registered their second win of the campaign with a 44-point victory The Devils setup the result on the back of a 10-goal to three opening half as they took a 49-point lead into the main break West Footscray hit back in the second half kicking nine goals to North Footscray’s eight but it was never going to be enough for the Roosters to overcome their slow start with the final score 18.12 (120) to 12.4 (76) Forwards starred for both teams with Matthew Serafin brilliant for North Footscray with seven goals while Matthew Turcinovich kicked four majors for his side Braybrook hosted top of the table Albanvale and despite the Brookers getting off to their best start of the season the Cobras continued their unbeaten start to 2025 Braybrook led by the 12 points at quarter time in part to some poor goal kicking from Albanvale the visitors corrected that in the second adding 4.1 while the home side suffered their own yips in front of the big sticks kicking 0.5 The Cobras then extended an eight-point halftime advantage to 12 points at three-quarter time before triumphing 10.15 (75) to 7.11 (53) Ostinn Bellingham was awarded the Anzac Day Medal for Albanvale while Matthew Condo received the same honour for Braybrook At Laverton Park it was the hosts collecting their first four points of the season with a big win over Tarneit Shaydon Blomfield and Alex Grigg each bagged five goals while Campbell Waddell contributed four as the Magpies ran out 23.122 (150) to 6.8 (44) winners Caleb Sciberras was the top performer for the Titans while Samuel Roberts finished with three majors Wyndhamvale again proved too strong for their competition downing Sunshine Heights The Falcons stormed out of the blocks with eight first-quarter goals helping the visitors establish a 38-point lead at the first change and from there it was smooth sailing for the premiership favourites The Dragons finished the better of the two sides kicking three fourth quarter goals to win the final term but it mattered little as the Falcons recorded their third straight win Recruit Brock Jones was best on ground for Wyndhamvale with another new addition Lewis Stanton kicked six majors for the second time this season Sunshine Heights was best served by Elliot Rosado while Ash Neal made a strong return kicking three goals in his first outing of the year At Goddard Street Reserve the home side Suns trumped Western Rams 21.8 (134) to 10.8 (68) in a match that was much closer for periods then the final score suggests The visitors started well to hold a slender three-point lead at the first change but inspired by the play of Michael Ryan the Suns took control with eight goals to one in the second term Joshua Cassar and Tyler Lewis helped the Rams cut the deficit to 15 points at the end of three quarters before the Suns dominated the last adding another eight goals with the Rams going scoreless The hosts finished with six multiple goal kickers with Blake Jago and Peter Tomelty the best of them the pair both booting four majors on the day GET FULL SCORES & BEST PLAYERS HERE Brightstar Resources has achieved first gold through the Genesis Minerals-owned Laverton mill in Western Australia Laverton has processed 56,000 tonnes of ore at a blended grade of two grams per tonne (g/t) “We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our maiden gold pour at the Laverton mill, marking a key milestone for Brightstar as we execute our 2025 production ramp-up on schedule,” Brightstar managing director Alex Rovira said delivered through our strategic partnership with Genesis acquiring and developing assets with near-term cash flow potential and mineable ounces additional near-term production and DFS (definitive feasibility study) work imminent the company is firmly on track to deliver sustained production and value growth.” Ongoing ore haulage from the high-grade Second Fortune underground mine and existing lower-grade stockpiles at the Lord Byron mine continue and will underpin a second processing parcel Brightstar plans to process and sell up to 500,000 tonnes of ore through the Laverton mill into 2026 Brightstar’s second high-grade ore source at Laverton continues developments with first ore expected in June quarter this year The company hopes to complete the DFS for its wider Laverton-Menzies development strategy in the first half of this year Subscribe to Australian Mining and receive the latest news on product announcements Since 1908, Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector. Comprising of a monthly print magazine, website and e-newsletter, Australian Mining is a leading resource showcasing the latest in mining innovation.  CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) with ore sourced from Brightstar's high-grade Second Fortune underground mine in Victoria Brightstar Resources has commenced its first gold processing parcel at Genesis’ Laverton Mill in Australia The processing began with ore sourced from Brightstar’s high-grade Second Fortune underground mine in Victoria and existing stockpiles at Lord Byron This initial parcel comprises approximately 60,000 tonnes (t) at a blended mine call grade of two grams per tonne of gold Brightstar has also entered into an ore purchase agreement (OPA) with Genesis sell and process up to 500,000t at Genesis’ Laverton Mill This agreement spans the 2025 calendar year and the first quarter of 2026 The company anticipates consistent ore delivery to Mt Morgans ensuring regular processing parcels and a steady cash flow Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis This consistent cash flow is expected to support Brightstar’s exploration and development plans across its Menzies Brightstar managing director Alex Rovira said: “The commencement of production and cash flow in CY25 [calendar year 2025] is a major milestone for Brightstar as we continue to ramp up gold production and mining operations Second Fortune production will soon be complemented by Brightstar’s second underground mine represents Brightstar emerging as a multi-mine producer at a time of record AUD [Australian dollar] gold prices Along with our production and development activities at the Second Fortune and Fish mines the company continues to advance our definitive feasibility study for the restart of operations at our Menzies and Laverton assets due for delivery early in the June quarter our geology team is focused on multi-rig extensional and infill drilling programmes at the Sandstone Gold Project and Cork Tree Well (Laverton Hub) striving to rapidly grow and improve the existing mineral resources and advance the portfolio through the development pathway towards production opportunities.” mining and haulage activities continue at Second Fortune and the existing stockpiles at Lord Byron preparing for a second processing parcel at the Laverton Mill mine site establishment workstreams and development activities are ongoing at the Fish underground mine The company plans to develop the underground portal in April with first ore expected later in the June 2025 quarter Brightstar Resources recently closed the purchase of Gateway Mining’s gold rights in the Montague East gold project in Western Australia for A$14m ($9.6m) Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Water and foam has been used to suppress the fire, which has been contained to the building of origin. Firefighters remain on scene, supported by other emergency services. Updated community advice has been issued this morning. Update 4.30pm: Statement attributable to Incident Controller FRV Commander Callum Donoghue: “This is a challenging firefight, with flames being 10-15 metres high and an extensive amount of smoke issuing from the site, which contains approximately 36,000 cubic metres of cardboard. “Specialist equipment including an aerial appliance and hazmat unit is being used to respond to the incident, along with several pumper fire trucks. “Firefighters’ health and safety is the priority. “Crews are seeking to protect neighbouring buildings and minimize damage to the building that is alight. “Water runoff has been making its way into the basement of a neighbouring business.Crews have isolated the power to that building and are removing that water currently. “We notified the EPA, which is on site assisting. “Crews are also using foam to attack the fire. “Firefighters are expected to remain on scene throughout the night.” Update 2.15pm: FRV firefighters continue to battle a fire at a factory in Laverton North, which is not yet under control. Crews evacuated the factory and neighbouring businesses, with no injuries reported. Specialist equipment including an aerial appliance and hazmat unit are being used to respond to the incident, along with several pumper fire trucks. FRV's remote piloted aircraft system (drones) will soon be deployed to provide an aerial view of the scene. The fuel load is extensive and needs to be broken apart to fully extinguish the blaze. Ambulance Victoria paramedics are on site to monitor firefighter health and safety. Victoria Police personnel are also on scene.1.15pm: Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to a structure fire at 12.09pm on Plummer Road, Laverton North after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire. Firefighters arrived on scene within seven minutes to find a cardboard fire at a recycling facility, about 100m by 50m, with smoke and flames issuing. Crews in breathing apparatus are working to tackle the blaze at the tin structure and conducting an aerial attack on the fire. A community warning was issued for smoke in the areas of Derrimut, Laverton North, Sunshine West.Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and the community have been urged to stay away from the area.The fire was not yet under control as of 1.10pm.ENDSMore to come. Brightstar Resources has begun processing its first ore parcel at Genesis Minerals’ Laverton Mill marking the start of its gold production program The first processing campaign includes approximately 60,000 tonnes of ore at a blended grade of two grams per tonne (g/t) gold sourced from Brightstar’s Second Fortune underground mine and stockpiles at the Lord Byron mine This milestone is part of Brightstar’s agreement with Genesis which allows the company to process up to 500,000 tonnes of ore at Laverton Mill over the calendar year 2025 (CY25) and the first quarter of CY26 “The commencement of production and cashflow in CY25 is a major milestone for Brightstar as we continue to ramp up gold production and mining operations,” Brightstar managing director Alex Rovira said “Second Fortune production will soon be complemented by Brightstar’s second underground mine represents Brightstar emerging as a multi-mine producer at a time of record Australian dollar gold prices.” The Laverton production strategy is built around multiple ore sources with the Second Fortune underground mine currently producing around 10,000 tonnes per month at a reconciled grade of 3.6g/t gold Brightstar is developing the Fish underground project which is expected to deliver its first ore in the June 2025 quarter The company is also leveraging existing Laverton open pit stockpiles which total approximately 200,000 tonnes at one g/t gold Brightstar continues to advance its exploration and development activities with an over 100,000m drilling program with rigs operating at Sandstone and Cork Tree Well “Along with our production and development activities at the Second Fortune and Fish mines due for delivery early in the June quarter,” Rovira said our geology team is focused on multi rig extensional and infill drilling programs at the Sandstone gold project and Cork Tree Well (Laverton Hub) Subscribe to Australian Mining and receive the latest news on product announcements Brightstar Resources has delivered promising results from its first processing parcel through the Genesis Minerals-owned Laverton mill Laverton has processed 56,449 dry metric tonnes of ore at a blended head grade of 2.51 grams per tonne (g/t) “The reconciled results from parcel one highlight the value of our Laverton production hub and the operational ability of our mining teams to deliver gold production and cash flows to Brightstar,” Brightstar managing director Alex Rovira said “The reconciled blended head grade and high recovery rate exceeded our expectations positioning Brightstar to capitalise on record AUD (Australian dollar) gold prices as we scale up our operations.” Ongoing ore haulage from the Second Fortune underground mine and Lord Byron stockpiles continue as Laverton gears up for its next processing parcel next month “With haulage ongoing for our next processing parcel in May and development of the Fish underground mine on-budget and scheduled for delivering first ore in June we’re building momentum towards sustained production growth and increased cashflows to fund the broader growth objectives across the company’s portfolio,” Rovira said Development of the underground portal at the Fish mine – Brightstar’s second high-grade Laverton ore source – is slated for early April The definitive feasibility study for Brightstar’s Laverton-Menzies development strategy is set to be completed in the first half of 2025 further cementing Brightstar’s aim of being a “significant multi-mine ASX-listed gold producer” Subscribe to Australian Mining and receive the latest news on product announcements Australian Mining has informed the industry on the latest news and technologies from across the mining sector Australian Mining is a leading resource showcasing the latest in mining innovation Important preparatory work for the brand-new Laverton Hospital will begin two months ahead of schedule the State Government has confirmed that ADCO Constructions will begin early site works later this month Forward works – which includes earthworks design and trenching for electrical upgrade and hoarding – includes all the necessary works to prepare the site for main works A total of $28 million has been committed towards the new and improved hospital which is set to provide modern emergency and contemporary multidisciplinary ambulatory care facilities and outpatient services specialist facilities for visiting clinicians and space for an on-site private GP clinic The redevelopment includes a contribution of $16.8 million from the Australian Government’s Community Health and Hospitals Program The news: Shares in Genesis Minerals advanced in early trading after the gold miner reported record quarterly production in the March quarter, leaving it on track to meet its upgraded full-year guidance The numbers: Genesis shares were up 4.9% to $4.25 at 10:50am AEST extending gains of around 130% over the last 12 months The miner reported quarterly gold production of 59,767 ounces at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of $2,323 per ounce Genesis said it is on track to meet FY25 guidance of 190,000 to 210,000 ounces at an AISC of between $2,200 and $2,400 per ounce The context: Genesis attributed the record haul to the early restart of its Laverton mill in Western Australia which is now running above its nameplate capacity of 3 million tonnes per year The company also said that a 12% increase in ore reserves during the quarter further underpins its "Aspire 400" accelerated growth strategy which aims to increase production rates sooner than currently forecast in its 10-year outlook Genesis is investigating further optimisation staged expansion and earlier milling of stockpiles accumulated by fiscal 2029 The source: ASX A Laverton man has confessed his legs were shaking and he was feeling faint after learning he’d won $2.1 million in last weekend’s TattsLotto draw The man held one of the 14 division one winning entries in TattsLotto draw 4535 on Saturday “No kidding!” he exclaimed when the enormity of his win was confirmed by an official from TattsLotto purchased his winning marked 10-game entry at Laverton Newsagency while the supplementary numbers were 42 and 13 The man said they were the same numbers he’d be using for 50 years “It’s been that long that I don’t even remember why I chose those numbers,” said the man who added that had it not been for the phone call he wouldn’t have checked his ticket until he next went into the newsagency he won’t need to visit a newsagency to buy a lotto ticket for a long time he’ll be thinking of making much larger purchases “I might even get myself a new car!,” he said before adding that the enormity of his win had yet to properly set in That might be the understatement of the year You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream As the Allan Government are looking to outlaw machetes in Victoria large machetes have been found being sold at the Laverton Market 3AW Caller Shelly “froze” when she saw the machetes at the Laverton Market and said they were the “size of her arm.” “I’ve got family members who live in Melton and Werribee and they can’t even go and get fish and chips without being chased by people with these knives,” Shelley said on 3AW Drive Opposition Leader Brad Battin joined 3AW Drive and had his say on the machetes being sold at the Laverton market “People are genuinely afraid walking around the streets,” Battin said on 3AW Drive Laverton will have co-coaches for next year’s Western Football League division 2 season as it aims to continue to take the next step will continue on coaching the Magpies but he will have some more assistance this season Waddell’s resume is extensive and he’s been involved in the league for a number of years He started at Point Cook in 2004 coaching for four seasons where it made three grand finals before he moved across to Altona to coach under-18s Waddell made at least the preliminary final in all four years He spent three seasons at the Western Jets as the backline development coach before being the inaugural coach of the now-Point Cook Centrals Waddell then returned to Point Cook and took the under-18s to two division 1 premierships Jofre said it was exciting to have Waddell step in and help him coach the side “We’re always learning and it’s always good to have a mentor,” he said He’s a great person and his son played a few games with us last season and he’s got a wealth of experience “He’s best suited to help carry on what we’re trying to do at Laverton.” Jofre said there’s only so much one person can do as a coach so to have someone like that step in helps build things a lot bigger and stronger Jeff Magee and life member Dejan Samoukovic will be assistant coaches while Daniel Rainbow will be the reserves coach Jofre said it’s exciting that more people want to get on board and try and help them out “It’s good to have a lot of hands helping out,” he said “It means that we are growing and we’re growing in the right direction “More people wanting to help and get involved in football again The Magpies finished this season in 10th spot with six wins It’s the most wins they’ve had in a season in 2011 when they won seven games Jofre said they were excited to keep building on what they’ve been doing “We’ve come a long way since I first started at the club,” he said “It has built gradually and it’s gotten better and better “It’s been more positive each year and next year Jofre said in the off season they would keep building and look to add some more players to the club He said they were a family club and wanted all people from the area to want to be a part of the club “It’s an exciting year ahead and we welcome anyone to come along for the ride.” A contractor has been appointed to deliver forward works for the new Laverton Hospital in a crucial step forward for this important State Government project ADCO Constructions has been chosen to deliver early site works design and trenching for electrical upgrade and hoarding before the main hospital works begin The new Laverton Hospital will provide emergency and outpatient services drug and alcohol services plus specialist facilities as well as a space for visiting clinicians The State Government is committed to delivering this significant project for the Goldfields-Esperance community Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Laverton North Emergency services responded to reports of a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Dohertys and Fitzgerald roads about 10.10pm on Thursday Police believe there was a collison between black Ford Ranger which was being driven eastbound on Fitzgerald Road which was traveling south on Dohertys Road There was then a collision between the Ford and a grey Volkswagen Police said the Ford also hit a traffic signal pole A front seat passenger from the Ford was uninjured The driver of the Ford was taken to hospital with serious injuries of both the Mitsubishi and the Volkswagen were uninjured The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision remains ongoing and police are interested in speaking with anyone who witnessed the crash or had dashcam footage Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au The cast and crew of the new sci-fi action movie War Machine have begun filming at Laverton’s RAAF Base Williams following the completion of scenes in Victoria’s stunning high country and producer Patrick Hughes visited the set yesterday marking the ongoing three-month filming schedule across various Victorian locations which is supporting thousands of local film jobs and co-written by Hughes (The Hitman’s Bodyguard War Machine focuses on the final 24 hours of the world’s most grueling selection program where a team of Army Rangers faces an unimaginable threat The production filmed earlier in the Bright and Myrtleford regions of Victoria’s high country and has now moved to Laverton and Docklands Studios Melbourne Post-production will take place within Victoria as well utilizing local visual effects (VFX) studio Framestore which highlights the state’s world-class digital and visual effects expertise Leading the cast is Reacher star Alan Ritchson (Ordinary Angels joined by notable names like Dennis Quaid (Far from Heaven AACTA winner Jai Courtney (The Suicide Squad) and rising Australian talents Blake Richardson (Mystery Road: Origin) The production of War Machine is generating 2,100 job opportunities for locals and involving 600 Victorian businesses spanning industries from specialized screen services to accommodation and hospitality With a projected $73 million expenditure within Victoria approximately $7.5 million will benefit regional communities Written by Patrick Hughes and Victorian James Beaufort the movie is produced by Todd Lieberman (Wonder The Fighter) and Alex Young (Shotgun Wedding) with executive producers including Victorian Greg McLean (Wolf Creek and Valerie Bleth Sharp (Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) War Machine is set to be released internationally by Netflix in 2025 with Roadshow Films distributing in Australia It is part of a growing list of major screen projects in Victoria such as the Peacock series All Her Fault and Sony Pictures’ feature Beneath the Storm recently wrapped at Docklands Studios Melbourne A resident of Laverton has shared his excitement and disbelief after discovering he won a whopping $2.1 million in the latest TattsLotto draw held one of the 14 division one winning entries in TattsLotto draw 4535 on Saturday Each division one winner was awarded $2,142,857.15 After the official from The Lott confirmed his win “No kidding!” He has been playing TattsLotto for the past 50 years He admitted he couldn’t even remember why he chose those particular numbers “I had no idea and wouldn’t have checked my ticket until I next went back into the store,” he said the man has not yet had time to decide how he will spend his winnings he mentioned that it will mean a lot to both him and his family He is looking forward to a great year ahead “2025 is going to be a great year!” When asked if he has any plans for the money “I might even get myself a new car!” The man’s winning marked 10-game entry was purchased at Laverton Authorised Newsagency The winning numbers in TattsLotto draw 4535 on January 4 This particular draw saw 14 division one winning entries across Australia with six each in New South Wales and Victoria and two in Queensland It is safe to say that the Laverton man’s new year started off on a very lucky note Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A cooling tower in Melbourne’s west has been identified as the probable source of the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that has killed two Victorians and spread to almost 90 cases said tests had revealed a Laverton North cooling tower was likely behind the 78 confirmed and 10 suspected cases of the disease the state’s worst outbreak in more than two decades “I can confirm that one of the towers we’ve tested and which was subsequently disinfected early in our investigation has returned a positive Legionella sample,” Looker said “This gives us increased confidence that we have identified and already treated the source of this outbreak.” This latest outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease is the most significant since one at the Melbourne Aquarium in 2000 led to 150 people falling sick and four people dying Looker refused to identify the exact location of the Laverton North cooling tower because the investigation was still active She said the cooling tower had a good history of compliance with testing and audit requirements and had a risk-management plan in place Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Clare Looker.Credit: AAP we’ll maintain an open mind as to whether there might have been a breakdown in process but I think until we have further details around that it’s probably tricky to speculate on what the next steps would need to be.” The Department of Health is working closely with the operator of the cooling tower to understand what might have happened to allow the Legionella to grow Looker said most cases continued to be adults aged over 40 About 75 of the confirmed cases and eight of the suspected cases had been hospitalised “I’m confident that we have now passed the peak of the cases associated with this outbreak,” she said Legionnaires’ disease usually presents as a chest infection It is spread by breathing in fine droplets of water that contain Legionella bacteria It is not commonly spread from person to person or by drinking contaminated water most cases have been in people who are normally at greater risk of the infection but there have also been cases in otherwise healthy adults Looker said the cooling tower was visited early in the Health Department’s investigation — on July 30 — and disinfected within 24 hours of that visit Inspection teams have now visited and tested 54 high-priority sites in the area and had disinfection requested “The team has again been on site today at the tower where this positive sample was identified,” Looker told reporters on Monday “They’re conducting further investigations and a further precautionary disinfection.” Cooling towers are structures used to remove excess heat from a building or industrial process by cooling a water stream to a lower temperature industrial facilities and heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems Authorities believe Melbourne’s chilly weather this season fuelled the spread of the disease by creating patterns of thermal inversion which causes air to spread further at lower levels A Bureau of Meteorology spokesman confirmed the agency had provided weather information to the Health Department to assist with its investigation into the outbreak an infectious diseases physician at the Australian National University warned case numbers could continue to rise due to the disease’s incubation period “Once the infected towers have been cleaned we shouldn’t expect to see any new cases,” he said Senanayake said the Legionella bacteria could thrive in warm water in cooling towers which is why they were regularly monitored Looker said that as the cause of the Legionnaires’ outbreak was yet to be identified it was difficult to say what remediation steps would be necessary “We do have very robust management of cooling towers,” she said “As well as looking at this site specifically any improvements we can make to the current system.” The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. 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peak of the cases associated with this outbreak,\\u201D she said Legionnaires\\u2019 disease usually presents as a chest infection Looker said the cooling tower was visited early in the Health Department\\u2019s investigation \\u2014 on July 30 \\u2014 and disinfected within 24 hours of that visit \\u201CThe team has again been on site today at the tower where this positive sample was identified,\\u201D Looker told reporters on Monday \\u201CThey\\u2019re conducting further investigations and a further precautionary disinfection.\\u201D Authorities believe Melbourne\\u2019s chilly weather this season fuelled the spread of the disease by creating patterns of thermal inversion warned case numbers could continue to rise due to the disease\\u2019s incubation period \\u201COnce the infected towers have been cleaned we shouldn\\u2019t expect to see any new cases,\\u201D he said Looker said that as the cause of the Legionnaires\\u2019 outbreak was yet to be identified \\u201CWe do have very robust management of cooling towers,\\u201D she said \\u201CAs well as looking at this site specifically any improvements we can make to the current system.\\u201D The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories and receive alerts when they’re in the news Proactive financial news and online broadcast teams provide fast informative and actionable business and finance news content to a global investment audience All our content is produced independently by our experienced and qualified teams of news journalists Proactive news team spans the world’s key finance and investing hubs with bureaus and studios in London We are experts in medium and small-cap markets we also keep our community up to date with blue-chip companies commodities and broader investment stories This is content that excites and engages motivated private investors The team delivers news and unique insights across the market including but not confined to: biotech and 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are available for haulage and processing with all associated mining costs already sunk The first processing campaign and gold pour is scheduled for March 2025 Cash flow generated from the OPA will provide a platform for significant growth with aggressive exploration plans in parallel with the anticipated release of Brightstar’s definitive feasibility study (DFS) on the wider Laverton-Menzies development including refurbishment of the 100%-owned processing plant in Laverton Brightstar’s managing director Alex Rovira said: “The commencement of haulage to Mt Morgans is a major milestone for Brightstar following months of mine development We are now well positioned to see a return on this time and capital invested particularly at a time of record AUD gold prices.” Brightstar’s CY25 Laverton production strategy The start of haulage to the Laverton Mill realises a key final step in Brightstar executing on its accelerated CY25 Laverton production strategy The company remains debt-free and hedge-free with full exposure to the record AUD gold price ore for the OPA will be sourced from the operating Second Fortune underground mine which has a JORC resource of 165,000 tonnes at 10.9 g/t for 58,000 ounces Ore being loaded at the Second Fortune ROM Brightstar’s historic production at Second Fortune has averaged 10,000 tonnes per month at a reconciled mined grade of 3.6 g/t gold for 12,000 to 15,000 ounces per annum Ore will also be sourced from the Fish Underground Project This is subject to final regulatory approvals Fish has a JORC resource estimate of 225,000 tonnes at 5.7 g/t for 41,000 ounces and a March 2024 scoping study outlined 188,000 tonnes at 4.4 g/t for 26,000 ounces in the indicated classification to be mined over 13 months Ore is expected to be accessed within six weeks of cutting the underground portal and therefore the project is expected to have relatively low peak funding requirements due to early cash flow via the OPA "The introduction of a second underground mine at the Jasper Hills Gold Project will add additional high-grade ore into our production profile and diversify the company’s production across the Laverton Hub,” Rovira said "We look forward to working with all stakeholders in the Laverton district to deliver a step change in Brightstar’s production profile.” including haul road maintenance and preparation and early works for camp and site establishment for which all approvals are in place Key capital works related to site establishment to facilitate mining at Fish is expected to deliver material synergies to future potential development of the Lord Byron open pit operation currently subject of the company’s Laverton-Menzies DFS "Contemporaneous with the gold production from our Laverton Hub via the OPA DFS work continues apace on Brightstar’s Menzies and Laverton assets that will position Brightstar to become a multi-asset gold producer across multiple mines and locations,” Rovira said our geology team is focused on the +55,000-metre extensional and infill drilling program at the Sandstone Gold Project striving to rapidly grow and improve the existing 1.5-million-ounce at 1.5 g/t gold mineral resource and move that asset through the development pathway towards production opportunities.” Sign up to receive alerts and news direct to your inbox Race Oncology Ltd managing director Daniel Tillett talked with Proactive about the company's recent milestone in dosing the first patient in its Phase 1 clinical trial of RC220 for advanced solid tumours.Tillett explained the years-long development effort behind RC220 All Rights Reserved - Proactive Australia PTY LTD ACN:132787654 ABN:19132787654 Market Indices, Commodities and Regulatory News Headlines copyright © Morningstar. 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Terms of use It’s fantastic that after a year of upgrade works the Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre is nearly ready for public use once again I had the pleasure of recently touring the upgraded centre and I was thoroughly impressed with what I saw Council worked collaboratively with operators BlueFit Group on the upgrades over the last 12 months turning the centre into a facility the community can enjoy again It’s great to see the work that has been done to bring the centre back up to scratch the pool deck has been revitalised and the new gym setup is among plenty of other improvements The facility will be high quality for all users to enjoy Parts of the community have toured the site now too I can’t wait to see it open for use for the whole community in the coming weeks The Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre has been a valued asset for the community for many years Constructed off the back of funds raised by the Laverton community in the 1960s and 70s it has been a special place for many generations of Laverton and Hobsons Bay residents The centre is a physical reminder of some of the amazing things that can be achieved when the community comes together the Laverton community and beyond will be well served by the new and improved site The centre is also a hub for some great community groups The Rainbow Club is a key group that provides swimming instruction for children with disabilities while the Mandarin Swim Squad provides training sessions in both Mandarin and English Both groups provide an inclusive and supportive environment for the community to engage in their high-quality services The new centre is sure to make a splash with the Laverton and wider Hobsons Bay community Evoro is investing $17 million into upgrading its Laverton North liquid and hazardous waste management facility The project follows a thorough planning and approvals process that spanned five years The upgrade will enhance Evoro’s ability to provide a wide range of liquid and hazardous waste management services including the neutralisation of acids and alkaline materials wastewater processing for safe stormwater discharge and safely disposing of or reusing hard-to-treat liquids  Upgraded weighbridges and improved truck unloading processes are also part of the project which will enhance the customer experience emphasised that the investment will integrate leading global technology and practices into the facility’s operations “This is a sweeping site overhaul enabling us to modernise operations to world-class standard,” McBurney said “Our clients from multiple industrial sectors will reap the benefits of better efficiency Much of what we’re doing is a response to client feedback and in line with strict regulatory requirements.” highlighted the environmental impact of the upgrade “Our forte at Laverton North is handling difficult-to-treat industrial waste giving it a second life through recycling or preparing it for safe disposal,” Barnes explained “It’s a responsibility we conduct with professionalism and pride knowing that such products could cause havoc if they were misused or illegally dumped The upgrade is also set to increase the site’s treatment capacity which currently handles up to 60 million litres per year Full-time employment at the facility is expected to grow from 34 to 40 workers has been selected to carry out the works through a tender process run by Evoro and Tango Projects Keep me up to date with the latest Australian Manufacturing news Australian Manufacturing (AM) is the leading publication and resource for the manufacturing and industrial sector in Australia This is probably not the page you’re looking for The main works contract for the construction of the new Laverton Hospital in Western Australia has been awarded to ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd.  Main works will be carried out concurrently with forward works from March of this year – both undertaken by ADCO Constructions.  “Following the early start on forward works for the new Laverton Hospital I’m excited to see things are moving ahead to the next phase.  “The new hospital will provide patients with contemporary models of care with a range of short-stay inpatient clinical and treatment services close to home.  the people of Laverton and surrounds will have ready access to contemporary emergency and outpatient facilities including community and mental health and specialist services,” Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said.  The new hospital will provide modern emergency and contemporary multidisciplinary ambulatory care facilities and outpatient services This new healthcare facility will ensure that a range of services are available to the community under one roof.  The Australian Government has contributed $16.8 million through its Community Health and Hospitals Program towards the new Laverton Hospital.  It's been promised for many years but it’s only being finally delivered under my term as Member for Kalgoorlie.  “I have worked hard to advocate for this on behalf of my community and I’m so proud to have been able to deliver it.  “I’d like to thank the Minister and the Cook Government for listening and supporting the Goldfields region,” Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent said.  hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(4318158 A major milestone has been reached in the redevelopment of the Mullewa Hospital in Western Australia as the tender for main works is released to market.  A major redevelopment of Bunbury Regional Hospital in Western Australia is a step closer to beginning construction as Multiplex Perkins Unincorporated Joint Venture is named as the successful contractor to undertake main works.  A $122.7 million upgrade on Western Australia’s Geraldton Health Campus is a step closer to becoming a reality as Expressions of Interest for the main construction works is released to market.  If you're looking to contact us about other matters, please contact us Transport giant Linfox has officially launched its largest supersite to date in Laverton with Linfox founder Lindsay Fox on hand as special guest at the event sustainable Linfox BevChain beverage distribution centre supports more than 14 major brands and valued customers across the beverage retail sector and Australian beverage manufacturers the site has a 5 Star Green Star certification from the Green Building Council of Australia “This site is an absolute commitment of our family’s endeavour to leave the environment in a better condition than the way we found it,” Linfox executive chairman Peter Fox says “Our crucial investment and the scale of this site reinforces our legacy as a trusted and safe partner in a competitive and growing market as we work together to innovate and set new standards of excellence.” The ribbon cutting event involved Lindsay Fox Victorian ports and freight minister Melissa Horne and Peter Fox with Linfox Property Group managing director Andrew Fox joining Linfox CEO Australia and New Zealand Mark Mazurek at the ceremony Australian Logistics Council CEO and managing director Hermione Parsons was also at the event to showcase Linfox’s new beverage supersite Subscribe to the weekly Owner//Driver newsletter here. OwnerDriver was established in 1992 as a national newspaper “Dedicated to the Success of the Person Behind the Wheel” and it continues to pursue this mission today Brightstar Resources (ASX:BTR) has begun its 2025 gold production program with ore now being hauled from its Laverton Hub to Genesis Minerals’ (ASX:GMD) Laverton Mill in Western Australia Genesis and Brightstar previously executed an ore purchase agreement and process up to 500,000 tonnes at the Laverton Mill over 2025 and Q1 2026.  The initial ore came from the Second Fortune run of mine pad while the remainder will come from the operating Second Fortune underground mine historical stockpiles from the Lord Byron open pit and the development of the Fish underground project.  which has a market capitalisation of $239.52 million says the agreement provides the company with a definitive processing solution to monetise existing value of its stockpiles and sets a platform to construct its second underground mining operation at the Fish Project subject to final regulatory approvals.  The company notes the beginning of haulage to the Laverton Mill represents a key final step in Brightstar executing on its accelerated 2025 Laverton production strategy.  Brightstar anticipates sufficient ore to be delivered to Genesis’ Mt Morgans Mine in Q1 to allow for a first processing campaign and gold pour in March.  Managing Director Alex Rovira says the company is now well-positioned to see a return on its time and capital invested particularly at a time of record gold prices Gold’s spot price is currently sitting at $4,444.57 per ounce as of 12.30pm AEDT on 29 January 2025.  Rovira says introducing a second underground mine will add additional ore into its production profile and diversify production across the Laverton hub.  “Contemporaneous with the gold production from our Laverton hub via the ore purchase agreement Definitive Feasibility Study work continues apace on Brightstar’s Menzies and Laverton assets that will position Brightstar to become a multi-asset gold producer across multiple mines and locations,” Rovira notes.  our geology team is focused on the 55,000m extensional and infill drilling program at the Sandstone Gold Project striving to rapidly grow and improve the existing 1.5 million ounce @ 1.5 grams per tonne gold mineral resource and move that asset through the development pathway towards production opportunities.” At the Second Fortune underground operation the company is advancing a resource upgrade which is scheduled to be released early this year.  stoping activities restarted which has allowed development work to advance Brightstar aims to establish almost two levels worth of stope panels putting the mine in a production position entering into this calendar year.  at the Fish underground development project ore is expected to be accessed within six weeks of cutting the underground portal the project is anticipated to have relatively low peak funding requirements due to early cashflow via the agreement with Genesis.  as well as early works for camp and site establishment for which all approvals are in place.  The company adds that Fish is expected to deliver material synergies to future potential development of the Lord Byron open pit operation.  Brightstar Resources is a Perth-based gold developer which hosts a portfolio of assets hosted in the prolific Goldfields region of Western Australia.  Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au    Unico Silver makes ‘multiple new discoveries’ at Cerro Leon Unico Silver (ASX:USL) says the final results from phase-two diamond drilling at.. 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