Blue Lagoon Resources Inc. has delivered its initial 1,000 tonnes of mineralized material from the Dome Mountain gold mine to milling partner Nicola Mining, with processing expected to begin by the end of this week. This delivery represents a significant operational milestone in the company's transition from a pre-revenue entity to a revenue-generating gold producer. The commencement of processing is subject to normal mill scheduling and planned maintenance activities.
President and CEO Rana Vig described the delivery as a key de-risking milestone that sets the stage for processing to begin. The company is now positioned to transition to revenue generation against the backdrop of a historically strong gold market. This operational advancement follows the granting of a full mining permit in February 2025, one of only nine issued in British Columbia since 2015.
The company has been focused on advancing underground development and the mine-to-mill workflow, including mineralized material handling, logistics, stockpile management, and coordinating delivery schedules to support ongoing processing. As milling begins, Blue Lagoon expects to provide additional updates on operational progress, including ongoing deliveries, processing timelines, and other milestones related to the ramp-up phase.
In a parallel development, Blue Lagoon has signed a lease for a new facility to host its own assay laboratory, with equipment procurement already underway. Establishing an in-house assay lab is expected to shorten assay times and provide quick, accurate information to the underground team to accelerate mining decisions. This operational enhancement could improve efficiency and decision-making processes as production scales.
Commencing processing represents a pivotal step toward generating revenue from gold production at Dome Mountain. Management's near-term priority is consistent execution—delivering mineralized material, supporting steady processing, and progressing through the early production cycle in a disciplined manner. The company plans to reinvest internally generated cash flow beginning in the first half of 2026 into near-mine and regional exploration to further expand its resource base.
Mineralized material from Dome Mountain will be processed under a long-term toll milling agreement with Nicola Mining, with first gold sales targeted for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company operates in what it describes as one of the world's most attractive mining jurisdictions and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability, community, and First Nation engagement. Readers can view the original release on https://www.newmediawire.com.
It is important to note that Blue Lagoon is not basing its production decision at Dome Mountain on a feasibility study of mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability. The production decision is based on existing mining infrastructure, past bulk sampling and processing activity, and the established mineral resource. The company acknowledges that there is increased uncertainty and consequently a higher risk of failure when production is undertaken in advance of a feasibility study.
