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Rockfall reported at Koolan Island

3rd November 2020

By: Esmarie Iannucci

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor: Australasia

     

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PERTH (miningweekly.com) – Iron-ore miner Mount Gibson Iron has reported a rockfall at its Koolan Island mine, in Western Australia.

The company on Tuesday noted that the rockfall occurred in a localized section of the western end footwall of the main pit, and did not result in either injuries or damage to equipment.

The seawall side of the main pit remained unaffected and mining in the rest of the pit continued as planned.

Mount Gibson said on Tuesday that mining in the impacted area was due for completion later this month, and scheduled to restart around the end of March next year.

The company is now assessing remedial measures to safely resume mining in the impacted area at the scheduled time next year, and any corresponding adjustments to the current mine plan, if required.

Mount Gibson has maintained its production expectations for the full year.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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