# Artemis Gold increases Blackwater mine processing capacity and orders Phase 2 equipment

Artemis Gold announced a 33% increase in Phase 1 processing plant capacity at Blackwater Mine from 6 Mtpa to 8 Mtpa by Q4 2026, at a capital cost of $100-$110 million. The company also placed orders with Metso for an 18MW SAG mill and 18MW ball mill for the Phase 2 expansion, with an investment decision expected in Q4 2025.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-09-15
- Where: Blackwater Mine, British Columbia, Canada
- Value: $78.0M (105.0M CAD)
- Starts operating: Q4 2026
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 8 Mtpa (Phase 1A)
- Products: gold ore processing
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Artemis Gold](https://endata.com/companies/63040.md)
- [Metso](https://endata.com/companies/240.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [artemisgoldinc.com](https://www.artemisgoldinc.com/news/media-releases/artemis-gold-announces-33-increase-to-phase-1-processing-plant-capacity-at-blackwater-mine-and-places-order-for-long-lead-equipment-for-phase-2-expansion), 2025-09-15: "Nameplate Capacity of Phase 1 Increasing from 6Mtpa to 8Mtpa by Q4 2026"
- [artemisgoldinc.com](https://www.artemisgoldinc.com/news/artemis-gold-announces-33-increase-to-phase-1-processing-plant-capacity-at-blackwater-mine-and-places-order-for-long-lead-equipment-for-phase-2-expansion), 2025-09-15: "Nameplate Capacity of Phase 1 Increasing from 6Mtpa to 8Mtpa by Q4 2026"

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