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<\/p>\n\n\n\u201cConsistent progress\u201d is the name of the game at Nevada Copper\u2019s Pumpkin Hollow mine, with the miner reporting several changes and ramp-up advancements at the flagship complex in a new operational report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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The company spotlighted that, over last month, it continued to accelerate its stoping rates at Pumpkin Hollow, noting that the mine now has four stopes that have been mined in the second half of this year. Mining of the higher-grade Sugar Cube zone, its first stope in the East North area, is planned to begin next month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Crews at the operation have also made progress with dike headings at the site; moreover, the lateral development beyond the completed first dike crossing is progressing at targeted rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis and the first heading will provide access to additional stopes adding to the company\u2019s growing stope inventory in H1 2022,\u201d the miner said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, at the underground mine\u2019s surface, ventilation fans are scheduled to arrive in the late fourth quarter. Commissioning, which Nevada Copper said is still on time, is projected to occur thereafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, Pumpkin Hollow\u2019s staffing is nearly complete, the company said, and a project management office has now been opened to aid crews in completing final key items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am very pleased with the progress the team has made through the end of October and to date,\u201d said Randy Buffington, president and CEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe accelerated stope delivery we are starting to see should increase as we continue to benefit from the improving contractor performance levels which has been facilitated by key management hirings and the implementation of enhanced management systems at Pumpkin Hollow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pumpkin Hollow is located approximately 8 miles southeast of the small town of Yerington, Nev., in Lyon County, 1.5 hours southeast of Reno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n