 Lady Loretta mine decline project awarded to PYBAR Mining ServicesPYBAR mining services have been awarded the preferred contractor status for Xstrata Zinc's new Lady Loretta decline project in North Queensland.
Aug. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- This new project is scheduled to commence in early September with mobilisation to site late August. This is a 2 year project involving nearly 7km of development over this period.
The Lady Loretta mine, which is located approximately 140 kilometres northwest of Xstrata’s Mount Isa operations, is planned to be operational by the end of 2013. Resources currently stand at 13.7 million tonnes grading 17% zinc and 6% lead and the project will produce zinc-lead concentrate through the Mt Isa processing facilities over a 10 year mine life. Pybar's initial scope for the project Involves: • Site establishment of offices, workshops, and stores areas • Portal establishment • Decline development • Lateral development PYBAR has a long association with Xstrata in the operations of its Mount Isa Mines and is looking forward to the challenge of starting this project with Xstrata Zinc as a new client with a safe, professional and productive start. For further information see http://www.pybar.com.au/ # # # PYBAR - is a national provider of contract mining services to the mining industry in Australia with core competencies in Underground Metalliferous/ PYBAR specialise in high-speed, low-cost underground development utilising a proactive, flexible approach in conjunction with clients to achieve better bottom line outcomes for projects. End
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