Larvotto Resources is officially opening its Hillgrove Hub in Armidale, New South Wales, as it strengthens its connection with the local community.
The Hillgrove Hub will serve as a central point for residents to engage directly with Larvotto representatives, have access to up-to-date project information and participate in community discussions.
“The opening of the Hillgrove Hub marks another important strategic step for Larvotto as we deepen our connection with the Armidale and Hillgrove communities and broader New England region in preparation for the commencement of mining and production at our Hillgrove antimony-gold project,” Larvotto managing director Ron Heeks said.
“This dedicated space reflects our long-term commitment to local engagement and regional growth.
“As the project progresses – with the DFS (definitive feasibility study) nearing completion and exploration activities ongoing – we’re proud to be creating employment opportunities, supporting local businesses and delivering critical minerals that will contribute to both the regional and national economy.”
The Hillgrove project is expected to deliver major benefits to the New London region, including supporting local jobs, business and community initiatives.
Larvotto has also committed to environmentally responsible development, with recent changes to its DFS reflecting that focus.
The company said the DFS is nearing completion, after it was delayed slightly due to engineering modifications linked to the transition from a wet tailings storage facility to a dry stack landform.
This change is expected to improve environmental outcomes and support progressive site rehabilitation.
Final inputs from metallurgical testing are currently being incorporated, with the DFS due for release in the coming weeks.
Exploration is ramping up as the company has four diamond rigs currently on-site, working double shifts, which in turn will deliver a steady flow of ongoing results the company said.
The exploration team has expanded to 30 employees and contractors, as the results of the drilling program is expected to “improve the level of confidence of mineralisation”.
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