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Akobo completes crosscut between two tunnels at Segele mine

19th September 2024

By: Marleny Arnoldi

Online News Editor

     

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Sweden-headquartered Akobo Minerals has completed a crosscut between the Western and Eastern tunnels of its Segele gold mine, in Ethiopia, which now paves the way for stoping activities into the richest part of the Segele orebody.

The connection of the two tunnels enhances several aspects of the mining operation, the company says, highlighting that it provides a secondary exit, which improves safety, and optimises ventilation and logistics.

The stoping will involve the extraction of ore from a series of large inclined openings – stopes – which are created in the orebody.

The strategic positioning of the crosscut between the Trial Stope and Stope 01 provides the company with the flexibility to investigate both stopes in parallel rather than in sequence.

Akobo says the development reflects the company’s strategic focus on safe, efficient and productive mining practices and that the mine is now closer to reaching its full potential.

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Online Managing Editor

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