Galena Mining Ltd (ASX:G1A) has resumed full production at its Abra Base Metals Mine, situated in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, following delays experienced in April due to the significant rainfall event in March.
The mine has been re-stocked with essential consumables and mining and processing plans have been implemented for May and the remainder of the June quarter.
During this week, two stopes were fired and loading and transport of this ore to the surface commenced to supplement the 30,000 tonnes of ore already stockpiled on the ROM pad.
Plant throughput is at the designed rate, with the next shipment date to be confirmed over the next seven days.
Focus on achieving production targets
Galena managing director Tony James said: “Unfortunately activities during April were limited due to the loss of the roads to site following the rain in March.
“This interrupted the continued ramp-up of Abra mining and processing operations.
“The mine has now resumed its activities and is working to a plan that pushes towards our steady state targets as quickly, as possible.
“All the necessary resources are in place and the working plans reflect identified work programs.
“Everyone’s focus is now on achieving those production targets.”
About Abra
Abra Base Metals Mine is a globally significant lead-silver project situated in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia between the towns of Newman and Meekatharra, around 110 kilometres from Sandfire’s DeGrussa Project.
The company completed an outstanding definitive/bankable feasibility study for the development of an underground mine and processing facility to produce a high-value, high-grade lead-silver concentrate.
A final investment decision to complete the project was made in June 2021 and construction was completed in December 2022, with the first concentrate produced in the first quarter of 2023.