Meekatharra Gold Operations (MGO) is including the historic gold mining centres of Meekatharra North, Paddy’s Flat, Yaloginda, Nannine and Reedy’s.
The Bluebird processing hub treats ore from the Paddy’s Flat and Bluebird underground mines, surplus ore from Big Bell underground (Cue Gold Operations) and various surface stockpiles in the region.
Bluebird underground mine
The Bluebird underground mine has been expanding rapidly since recommencement of mining in mid FY22, with further extensions and opportunities being identified. A second decline commenced in mid FY23 to expand the mining footprint with outputs continuing to rise with grades well above the original plan. The South Junction zone to the South of Bluebird (location of the access portal) has shown potential to continue to expand the mine.
Paddy’s Flat Underground
At Paddy’s Flat, as production from the bulk Prohibition lodes draw to a close, geological work has focused on extending the known high-grade thurst and spur systems. Due to the discreet nature of the highgrade thrusts and spurs, intense geological definition activities will be a hallmark of continued operations at Paddy’s Flat.
Paddy’s Flat completed its transition to a smaller output, more sustainable mine delivering reduced tonnage in Q1 FY24 as planned. The mine plan shifts from the bulk Prohibition ore system, to mining the more metallurgically benign and higher grade Fenian’s - Consols, Hendrix, ........