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Broken Hammer copper and platinum group metals project, Canada

25th April 2014

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Broken Hammer copper and platinum group metals project, Ontario, Canada.

Client
Wallbridge Mining Company.

Project Description
The Broken Hammer project is an openpit operation, which will be used to extract about 195 000 t of in-pit copper/nickel/platinum-group-element mineral reserve.

The ore will be transported to Northern Sun’s Redstone facility, in Timmins, Ontario, with the concentrates subse-quently being under contract with a nearby copper smelter.

Value
The capital cost to build the Broken Hammer openpit is estimated at $1.04-million.

Duration
The mining is expected to be completed within 10 to 12 months, at an average rate of about 800 t/d.

Latest Developments
Wallbridge’s board approved the production decision for the Broken Hammer project in March this year.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
William Day Construction (mining contractor).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
William Day Construction, tel + 1 705 682 1555 or fax +1 705 682 2739.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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