Canadian miner Artemis Gold has achieved commercial production at the Blackwater open-pit mine in central British Columbia – only three months from commencement of milling operations. “We will soon turn our attention to the potential acceleration of the proposed Phase 2 expansion, which is anticipated to increase Blackwater’s average annual production to over 500,000 equivalent gold ounces per year, firmly…
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Monarch slows operations at Beaufor
Monarch Mining, owner of the Beaufor mine east of Val-d’Or, Quebec, and the associated Beacon Mill, has opted to slow down operations at the mine due to technical, mechanical and procurement issues. The company, which noted that mill operations will not be impacted by the decision, produced first gold from the operation just over a month ago. “The restart and…
Read MoreBayhorse silver mine completes mill refurb
Just 90 days after receiving its initial permit to build, Canadian miner Bayhorse Silver has completed the new upgraded milling facility in Payette, Idaho, and has restarted milling operations at the site which supports its nearby Bayhorse mine in Oregon. During the building period, the company said it processed a substantial amount of silver material through its Steinert ore sorter;…
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