On April 10, 2023, the Company restarted the underground development and production at its Bradshaw mine site.
On June 6, 2023, the drilling of the first longhole stope commenced. On July 4, 2023, the initial blast was taken by Foraco Canada.
On June 20, 2023, the Company entered into a services agreement with Carman Construction Inc. Carman will provide crushing and screening services and operate the Ore Sorter at the Bradshaw Mine. Carman began mobilization to site on July 10, 2023, and crushing commenced on July 23, 2023.
On August 11, 2023, Gowest and Carman began operation of the sorter once again. 2500 tonnes have been sorted and the results are as expected.
On November 10, 2023, Gowest is temporarily moving the Bradshaw mine to a "Care & Maintenance" phase, which is expected to continue until the Northern Sun tailings pond construction has been completed in or around July 2024 and when the mill is ready to begin processing Bradshaw ore. |