May 25, 2026, 11:55 PM EDT. Norwest Minerals (ASX:NWM) is advancing its Bulgera gold project in Western Australia's Murchison region by engaging heap leach consultancy Kappes, Cassiday & Associates Australia (KCAA) for expert advice. Following successful bottle roll tests yielding 86% gold recovery from coarse crushed ore, the company has moved to column leach testing to better simulate commercial heap leach performance and optimize project design. This metallurgical data will enhance the ongoing scoping study, supporting modeling, heap pad design, and cost estimates. Bulgera holds over 500,000 ounces of gold, recently upgraded by 74%, and is situated near established infrastructure. CEO Charles Schaus said the testing marks a key step in de-risking the project and moving toward near-term cash flow.
