Australian heavy rare earths developer, Northern Minerals Limited (ASX: NTU) (the Company) is pleased to provide an update regarding the construction and development of the Browns Range Pilot Plant Project in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Mining of ore at the Wolverine and Gambit West pits is now 50% complete, with 90,000 tonnes of ore delivered to the ROM pad. The trial mining campaign, being undertaken by MACA Mining, is on schedule for completion before the end of 2017.
Highlights
- Ore mining now 50% complete;
- Process plant installation contract signed with Primero;
- First process plant components fabricated and en-route to Australia.
Australian heavy rare earths developer, Northern Minerals Limited (ASX: NTU) (the Company) is pleased to provide an update regarding the construction and development of the Browns Range Pilot Plant Project in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Mining of ore at the Wolverine and Gambit West pits is now 50% complete, with 90,000 tonnes of ore delivered to the ROM pad. The trial mining campaign, being undertaken by MACA Mining, is on schedule for completion before the end of 2017.
Surface infrastructure to support the Pilot Plant Project, including the tailings storage facility, is nearing completion.
The process plant pad is ready for installation of equipment, with the run of mine ramp to crusher, mill feed ramp and drainage works complete. Installation of the process plant services including site administration, workshop, crib and ablution has commenced.