- Galena Mining (G1A) commences underground mining at its Abra Base Metals Project in Western Australia
- Primary decline works are expected to continue for around 14 months to gain access to the orebody
- Galena is on track for first commercial ore production at the start of 2023
- Galena closed flat at 20 cents per share on October 6
Galena Mining (G1A) has commenced underground mining at its Abra Base Metals Project in Western Australia.
On Tuesday, October 5, the mining contractor for Abra, Byrnecut Australia, commenced the mining following the deployment of people and equipment at the mine site.
Primary decline works are expected to continue for around 14 months to gain access to the orebody.
Galena is on track for first commercial ore production at the start of 2023.
Managing Director Tony James said taking the first cut in the portal at Abra was “very exciting”.
“This keeps us on track for first commercial production of our high-value, high-grade lead-silver concentrate at the start of 2023,” he said.
“It is also the historical beginning of mining in the very prospective Edmund Sedimentary Basin. Special appreciation is given to Byrnecut and the Abra team on site for the extremely professional approach taken to achieve the official commencement of underground mining at Abra.”
Galena closed flat at 20 cents per share on October 6.