08:05 AM EST, 01/22/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Artemis Gold ( ARGTF ) said Wednesday that it began processing ore at the Blackwater gold mine in British Columbia.

The company said it has advanced the commissioning of the grinding circuit while it has started milling first ore this week. Artemis said it continues to target first gold pour this month.

The company's share price gained 1.5% at last look to $15.44 on the TSXV.