Heron Resources (ASX:HRR) has provided an update on the company’s wholly owned Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project in New South Wales, Australia.

The company said that significant progress continues to be made at the site, and the commencement of underground activities by Pybar Mining Services marks a significant milestone in the project development schedule. Construction is progressing on track to commence commissioning by the end of the year.

Managing director of Heron, Wayne Taylor said:

“It is very pleasing to see the start of underground activities at Woodlawn. Exploration over the last 4 years has defined a high-grade, high-quality resource and reserve position, and the access which has now commenced will enable us to deliver underground ore into the processing plant in 2019. Once underground, our geological team will focus on further expanding the known mineralized positions to build upon the excellent and cost-effective work they have undertaken to date. Elsewhere on site, I am pleased to report that good progress continues to be made with all aspects of the build, and that works remain on schedule for the commencement of commissioning by the end of the year.”

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