Larvotto commences underground development at Hillgrove project in NSW

Core Insights - Larvotto Resources has commenced underground development at the Hillgrove antimony-gold project in New South Wales, Australia, with PYBAR Mining Services on-site [1][5] - The development includes decline and lateral development, rehabilitation activities, ground support installation, and haulage, covering approximately 20km of underground workings over an initial four-year period [2][3] Group 1 - The Hillgrove project is located 23km east of Armidale, with good access to major transportation links [1] - PYBAR is providing a comprehensive underground development solution, including equipment, workforce, and supervision under its "Safety and Health Management System" [2] - The initiative is crucial for restarting underground mining operations and supplying ore to the processing plant [3] Group 2 - Larvotto's managing director highlighted that having PYBAR on-site is essential for bringing the Hillgrove Project back into production, with over 70 Larvotto employees and 80 third-party workers currently on-site [4] - The company aims to start antimony and gold production at the Hillgrove project in 2026, following significant milestones achieved in 2025 [5]