Galena starts underground mining at Abra
PERTH (miningweekly.com) – ASX-listed Galena Mining has started mining of the underground decline at its Abra base metals project, in Western Australia.
“Taking the first cut in the portal to start the underground decline at Abra is very exciting. This keeps us on track for first commercial production of our high-value, high-grade lead/silver concentrate at the start of 2023,” said Galena MD Tony James.
“It is also the historical beginning of mining in the very prospective Edmund sedimentary basin. Special appreciation is given to Byrnecut and the Abra team on site for the extremely professional approach taken to achieve the official commencement of underground mining at Abra.”
Mining contractor Byrnecut Australia started operations for the underground decline on Tuesday following the deployment of people and equipment to the mine site, and completion of final box-cut preparation works and services installation.
Primary decline works are expected to continue for approximately 14 months to gain access to the orebody and with their commencement on-time, the Abra base metals project remains on track for first commercial ore production at the start of 2023.
The 1.2-million-tonne-a-year Abra project would produce some 95 000 t/y of lead and 805 000 oz of silver over a 16-year mine life.
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