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Nov. 18, 2011 02:51PM PST
Western Areas (TSX:WSA,ASX:WSA) announced the first parcel of high grade nickel ore has been produced from the Spotted Quoll Stage One underground mine.
Western Areas (TSX:WSA,ASX:WSA) announced the first parcel of high grade nickel ore has been produced from the Spotted Quoll Stage One underground mine.
As quoted in the press release:
Production from the Stage One underground mine is expected to ramp up steadily over the next few months and will replace production from the Tim King Pit at Spotted Quoll. Based on the current feasibility study, Stage One has an estimated mine life of 7 to 8 years. Ongoing drilling below the Stage One ore reserve is continuing to produce high grade nickel intersections down to approximately 1000m below surface. An initial mineral resource for Stage Two will be announced in December 2011 and is expected to provide support for a significant extension to the current Spotted Quoll mine life.
Click here to read the Western Areas (TSX:WSA) press release.
