Underground mining activities resumed in October 2021, after they were voluntary suspended in May 2021 immediately following the failure of a sill pillar. Towards the end of the first quarter of 2022, the restart plan was tracking to schedule. Construction of the major infrastructure to support the ramp up to 4,000tpd was complete by year end, with the paste-fill plant and GCVS vent fans commissioned. The KRS hoisting system is in service and the ramp up to 4,000tpd is targeted for the end of the first half of 2022. Major infrastructure works are required to support a further ramp up of production. This will include the upgrade of the KMS shaft and KMV shaft as well as the development of a new ventilation shaft. Phase 3 construction is expected to be completed at the end of 2023 when the mining rate is planned to lift to 5,000tpd. |