The initiative seeks to move the project forward toward a pre-feasibility study (PFS).
In 2025, Vale's production reached 336.1mt accounting for 76.9% of the country's output, making it instrumental in driving the country's output growth.
The project is focused on diamond drilling at historical sites including Waverley and Trial Pits.
Located 40km south-south-east of Meekatharra in WA, the Tumblegum South Gold Project lies 1km west of Meekatharra-Sandstone Road.
The company has hired GEMTEC Consulting to develop a permitting road map detailing the project's path and timeline.
