I-80 Gold Corp. has announced an update on its Lone Tree Plant refurbishment project in Northern Nevada. The company plans to upgrade the facility to serve as a central processing hub for refractory material from its Granite Creek, Archimedes, and Cove underground mines. Engineering designs are on track to be completed in late 2025, with permit applications expected in early 2026. Pending permit approvals and financing, demolition is set to begin in the second quarter of 2026, followed by construction in the latter half of the year. Commissioning of the plant is anticipated by the end of 2027. The project aims to significantly reduce processing costs and increase margins, with a potential payback period of 12 to 24 months.