Lion One Metals has completed shaft enlargement and a major ventilation circuit upgrade at its 100%-owned Tuvatu Gold Mine in Fiji, while releasing preliminary Q1 2025 gold production figures. The ventilation upgrade has significantly improved mine airflow, laying the groundwork for developing deeper high-grade zones.
Engineering Upgrade Highlights
Shaft enlargement and main ventilation circuit upgrades fully completed
Main intake air velocity has doubled compared to pre-upgrade levels
Ventilation now supports development in the 500-level high-grade supply zone
New levels and additional stopes under development
Record 13 active mining faces reached
New mining equipment has arrived in Fiji, accelerating mine development
First shrinkage stope construction is progressing smoothly
Preliminary Q1 Gold Production
Gold recovered: 3,555 oz
Ore processed: 27,841 t
Average grade: 4.9 g/t
Recovery rate: 80.4%
Next Steps
Currently operating at a 300 t/d pilot plant stage, with an expansion target of 600–700 t/d by 2026. With ventilation upgrades complete and new equipment arriving, the development of deeper high-grade zones at Tuvatu is set to accelerate.