PERTH (miningweekly.com) – ASX-listed Matsa Resources has received mining approvals for its Red Dog gold project, in Western Australia.
Matsa said on Thursday that all regulatory approvals had now been received for the project, allowing mining to start.
The final mining studies and feasibility were due shortly, and the mine was expected to start early in the third quarter of this year. In the meantime, Matsa was progressing ore processing agreement negotiations while also awarding contracts for mining and haulage services.
Red Dog is estimated to host a mineral resource of 368 000 t, at 2.2 g/t gold, for 26 300 oz of gold.
The project is in close proximity to the Lake Carey/Red October projects, allowing Matsa to use existing infrastructure and accommodation.