Kirkalocka Project

AT A GLANCE

Open-pit gold operation in WA’s Murchison district

STATUS
Care & maintenance
LOCATION
75km south of Mount Magnet, WA
Resource
Approximately 240,000 ounces of gold
Ore types
Oxide, transitional and fresh
Processing route
Adjacent Kirkalocka Processing Plant
large open pit mine site with clean lines and red earth

A proven gold asset in a prolific belt

Set in the Murchison District, one of Western Australia’s most productive gold provinces, Kirkalocka combines a sizeable resource with direct access to proven processing infrastructure. The operation is in care and maintenance, with preparations underway for a Q2 2026 processing plant restart, with ore set to be treated at the adjoining carbon-in-leach plant. The open pit mining operation will remain in care and maintenance.
Aerial view of gold mining site and infrastructure in WA

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Mining district landscape near Gylden Resources projects

Geology and exploration

Kirkalocka is located within the eastern margin of the Meekatharra - Wydgee Greenstone Belt, a well-established gold province in Western Australia’s Murchison district. The geological interpretation of Kirkalocka is indicative of typical Yilgarn Craton, Late Archean orogenic gold deposits with gold forming near the end of a long, pre-existing deformation history. Historical exploration indicates there is potential to extend known mineralisation both at depth and along strike, subject to further drilling and assessment.
Mining camp and community facilities at Gylden Resources site

Location and infrastructure

The project has direct haulage access via the Great Northern Highway and sits alongside the Kirkalocka CIL Processing Plant. Supporting facilities include accommodation, administration, laboratory, and emergency response capability. Air access is via Mount Magnet's sealed all-weather strip and an unsealed strip at site.
Processing infrastructure and equipment at Kirkalocka plant

Processing

Ore will be treated at the adjoining 2.0 Mtpa carbon-in-leach plant, achieving recoveries greater than 90%. The facility supports both internal production and campaign-based toll treatment for regional operators. All third-party ore undergoes compatibility assessment and metallurgical test work prior to processing.
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Kirkalocka Operations

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Diagram showing operations and project locations for Gylden Resources in WA
INFRASTRUCTURE

Location and Facilities at Kirkalocka

  • Proximity to regional hubs

    Centrally located in WA’s Murchison gold district, within easy haulage range of operating mines and active exploration projects. The site is located at the midway point between Paynes Find and Mt Magnet being 75 kilometres south of Mount Magnet and 75 kilometres north of Paynes Find.

  • Highway access

    Direct access to the Great Northern Highway streamlining campaign logistics and reducing turnaround times for ore movements.

  • On-site accommodation

    185-room camp with catering, gym and internet, supporting continuous operations and visiting contractor crews without the need for daily travel from town.

  • Sealed airstrip nearby

    A sealed all-weather airstrip at Mount Magnet, 40 minutes away, offers reliable year-round flights for personnel and light freight, supporting rapid mobilisation and flexible rosters.

  • Airstrip adjacent to camp

    An unsealed airstrip adjacent to the camp provides RFDS access for emergency medical services and light aircraft landings, adding another layer of safety and accessibility for site personnel.

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