Alligator Energy (ASX:AGE) has completed the construction of its pilot plant at the Samphire Uranium Project in South Australia, confirming the conclusion of stage one and two commissioning.
Stage one commissioning focused on the verification of construction, with stage two following the energisation of the plant. Construction began in October 2025, as reported by Mining.com.au.
Alligator says the practical completion of the pilot plan was achieved safely, on schedule, and under budget.
CEO Andrea Marsland-Smith describes the practical completion as a “major step forward” for the project, demonstrating Alligator’s ability to execute project milestones safely and efficiently.
“The team has delivered an incredibly high quality facility within the planned schedule and budget, which positions us strongly as we move into final commissioning and trial operations,” Marsland-Smith says.
“We are excited to enter this next phase and look forward to delivering early field recovery results in the March quarter of 2026, with field recovery trials (FRT) expected to be completed in the June quarter of 2026 and the outcomes feeding directly into the Bankable Feasibility Study, which is targeted for completion in early 2027.
“Running in parallel with the FRT, 2026 is expected to be a busy year, with the mining lease permitting process underway and an updated mineral resource estimate planned for the first half of 2026.”
Alligator will begin FRT work at the Samphire Project in February 2026. Control of the site has been transferred back to the company for pre-operation activities.
Pre-operation activities include stage three dry and stage four wet commissioning, beginning in January 2026.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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