Gold, antimony, and now tungsten? Hillgrove’s looking to complete the hat-trick!
Larvotto Resources (ASX:LRV) Managing Director Ron Heeks joins us from the floor at IMARC 2026 in Sydney.
With the Hillgrove gold-antimony mine in New South Wales ramping up production, Ron reveals how commissioning is progressing, why tungsten has jumped up the priority list, and what’s next for the operation.
Key topics discussed:
- Hillgrove heats up: Plant throughput passes 50 tonnes per hour as Larvotto works towards its target rate of 60 tonnes per hour, with antimony concentrate shipments underway
- Tungsten takes off: Stronger tungsten prices have pushed the potential third product up the agenda, with metallurgical test work underway in Canada and production targeted for mid-2027
- More life in the mine: New exploration results support further resource and reserve work planned for 2027, with Ron discussing the potential for a 20-year operation
About the guest and company:
Ron Heeks is the managing director of Larvotto Resources, an Australian mining company advancing the Hillgrove Gold-Antimony Project in NSW. Hillgrove entered production in 2026 and is progressing through commissioning and ramp-up, with Larvotto also investigating the recovery of tungsten as a third saleable product. Its broader portfolio includes projects in Queensland and Western Australia.
Watch the full interview to hear why Ron believes Hillgrove still has plenty more metal in store.
