Mining continued at both Nicolsons and Wagtail underground mines during the period. There was no open pit mining undertaken.
Nicolsons Underground Mine
Nicolsons underground mine is located adjacent to the Nicolsons processing plant and has continued to be the cornerstone of production at the operation. Development has progressed to approximately 380 metres below surface at the time of reporting.
At Nicolsons Mine, the primary ore zones in the high-grade Johnston Lode were mined out in the first half of the year, with remnant mining continuing in other areas of the mine. Mining of remnant ore is expected to be completed during the 2023 financial year.
Wagtail Underground Mine
Wagtail is located adjacent to the Nicolsons Underground Mine. Pantoro commenced mining Wagtail (and the nearby Rowdies mine) as open pit operations in October 2016.
At Wagtail, operations have continued to be advanced in the Rowdies Lodes which include the high grade REV and Wagon structures discovered during the previous year. In addition, development has now reached the Wagtail South orebody, adding a major work area for the coming year. The additional ore available from the Wagtail South orebody provides a platform for the mine to continue to produce at similar levels to those achieved during the past several years.
The Wagtail South surface ventilation raise bore was completed in early July 2022, after a protracted delay in mob ........
