UNDERGROUND

Mining rate upped in Sulphur Springs study

THANKS to progress in metallurgical and geotechnical testing for the proposed Sulphur Springs open pit, the anticipated mining rate for the copper-zinc project 144km southeast of Port Hedland has been increased to 1.25 million tonnes per annum.

The mine design for the Sulphur Springs open pit and underground operation.

The mine design for the Sulphur Springs open pit and underground operation.

Venturex Resources is in the throes of completing the definitive feasibility study for the project, which envisages both an open pit and underground mine at the site. The latest cut of work in the lead...

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