The Macassa Mine is one of the highest gold grade mines in the world.
In January 2018, Kirkland announced plans to sink a new 6,400-foot shaft with a capacity of 4,000 tpd (ore and waste) (the “#4 Shaft” project) for the Macassa mine and further to depth, away from the existing #3 Shaft.
The connection of Shaft #4 to the mine infrastructure resulted in increased ventilation in the deep mine which contributed to reducing air temperatures and improving working conditions underground. The Shaft #4 project remained on budget and on schedule with commissioning still expected in late 2022. |