Evander Mines’ underground operations includes 7 Shaft, 8 Shaft and the run-of-mine circuit at the Kinross metallurgical plant and 8 Shaft pillar mining, which are independent of Elikhulu, the 24, 25 and 26 Level project, the Egoli project.
Mining of the 8 Shaft pillar at Evander Mines commenced during the second quarter of the 2020 financial year and reached steadystate production during 2022. The pillar mining significantly reduced the risk profile of the underground operations. This is attributed to simplified logistics, modern underground mining support systems and improved working conditions, including reduced distances for underground travel.
As Pan African approaches the completion of the pillar mining, the Company is now focusing on developing mining areas on 24 Level. Evander Mines’ underground operations have a life-of-mine of 13 years, which includes production planned from 24, 25 and 26 Levels, but excludes expected production from Egoli. |