Canadian Arrow Mines Limited (TSXV:CRO) announced it has commenced the mining phase on its Kelex nickel mine.

As quoted in the press release:

Overburden removal is in progress and is planned to take one month in advance of production. The initial high grade/low tonnage open pit production from the Kelex open pit is scheduled for delivery to Xstrata Nickel’s Strathcona mill in mid-2012. Plans are underway on a second phase 216,000 tonne open pit and 260,000 tonne underground expansion.

Click here to read the Canadian Arrow Mines Limited (TSXV:CRO) press release.