
AuKing Mining (ASX:AKN) announced two developments regarding its Cloncurry Gold Project in northwestern Queensland.
The company has secured a binding memorandum of understanding with Orion Resources and Tick Hill Mining, the current owner of the Tick Hill gold mine.
Additionally, AuKing has commenced a $2 million note raising with GBA Capital to support Orion’s project acquisition and development.
The MoU aims to assess the viability of processing tailings and other ore materials from Tick Hill at the Lorena processing plant.
The move could pave the way for the re-commencement of gold production in the region.
Managing Director Paul Williams emphasised the impact of these developments, "The new MoU with Tick Hill mine owners is an exciting development as an option to be considered to create an early pathway for the re-commencement of gold production at the Lorena processing plant."
The GBA Capital raising will enable crucial project development studies and potentially expedite Orion's acquisition plans.
The funds will be channelled towards resource updates, drilling, and establishing a path to a maiden reserve at Mt Freda.
AuKing remains committed to leveraging historical data while ensuring compliance with JORC Code 2012 for future exploration activities.
At the time of reporting, AuKing Mining's share price was $0.040.