Name of the Project
Tomingley gold extension project.
Location
Central-west New South Wales, Australia.
Project Owner/s
Alkane Resources.
Project Description
Alkane plans to extend its Tomingley operations to the San Antonio and Roswell (SAR) resources immediately south of the existing mine.
The SAR opencut will combine the adjacent San Antonio and Roswell deposits, with up to three subpits. The total opencut will be up to 1.7 km long, 700 m wide and 310 m deep. The opencut will be mined in stages to minimise biodiversity disturbance and allow for progressive rehabilitation.
Alkane also plans to develop an underground mine at Roswell, using the exploration drive originating at the Wyoming One underground operation. A portal may later be established within a completed stage of the SAR opencut.
Ore will be processed at the existing Tomingley processing plant, which will undergo some modifications to achieve the already approved 1.5-million-tonne-a-year rate, with production to be increased to 1.75-million tonnes a year for short periods. The height of the second residue storage facility (RSF) to the south of the existing RSF will also be increased.
A haul road will transport ore through the existing Newell Highway underpass from the SAR opencut to the Tomingley processing plant.
The extension project will increase the mine’s life until 2032.
Potential Job Creation
The extension of the operations will secure 150 jobs for the region.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
More than A$30-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The Tomingley project was approved by the New South Wales Minister for Planning in February 2023.
Latest Developments
The project is well under way, with the second vent rise completed at Roswell, infill drilling occurring underground and surface works starting for the paste plant.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Alkane Resources, tel +61 8 9227 5677 or email mail@alkane.co.au.