As reported on
The
Assessment of the new geotechnical information has necessitated a redesign of certain underground infrastructure to a location outside of the cave footprint, changes to the mine design and development, and mining production schedules. This work is nearing completion with preliminary financial modeling expected to be undertaken in December this year and be subject to reiterative optimisation.
In parallel, the project team is also assessing aspects of the
It is expected that consideration of this additional optimisation work will be reported in an updated PFS prior to the final Feasibility Study.
As part of this additional optimisation work, the PFS team is also investigating: Improvements to metallurgy and the quality of metallurgical assumptions; Seismicity studies to refine design of the tailings dam and processing plant sites and Sustainability improvements, including the option for hydroelectric power supply to Alpala.
This additional optimisation work is expected to increase the accuracy of current assumptions and deliver further value over the PFS outcomes.
The recently formed Alpala Project Committee, chaired by Non-executive Director
The Apala Project Committee review is expected to be completed by the end of
This enhanced governance oversight and review by the Alpala Project Committee is leading practice and a key building block to further advance Alpala and transition the project to the next development phase.
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