Richland progresses Capricorn Sapphire mine redevelopment
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – London-listed Richland Resources on Monday reported progress in bringing the Capricorn Sapphire mine, in Australia, back into production by the first quarter of 2015.
The gemstone producer and developer, which was refurbishing the mine's processing plant and site, including the site office, workshop, water storage and dam facilities, had achieved several key engineering tasks since mobilising a team to the Queensland site in August.
Further, the reassembly of the purpose-built alluvial processing plant was scheduled for completion within ten days, with the majority of the required mechanical repairs expected to be completed within 15 days.
The plant, which had been stripped of all major plant components for repair or replacement where required, would then be ready for the electrical reinstallation work to kick off, Richland CEO Bernard Olivier said.
“The plant is at the stage where all sand-blasting of most major components and repainting with anti-abrasive paint have been completed, ready for reassembly,” he explained.
A stage two plan of operations, related to the earthworks and the mining activities of the operation, had been lodged with the Queensland government for approval.
Meanwhile, the best options for re-establishing a tailings dam were being assessed and water rights applications were being prepared, the company said.
“Options being assessed include the redevelopment of the existing tailings combined with the development of a new section to the tailings dam circuit,” Olivier said.
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