Galena Mining Ltd (ASX:G1A) has wrapped up construction at its Abra Base Metals Mine and started ore commissioning, with the first ore feed going into the plant yesterday.
“I would like to congratulate the Abra team and key contractors for this historic achievement!” managing director Tony James said.
“With ore commissioning underway, we expect first concentrate production in January 2023 followed by the first product shipment in Q1 CY2023 as previously announced.
“The mine now moves into the next phase of production ramp-up which will underpin the long-term performance and life of the Abra mine.”
About the Abra Base Metals Project
The Abra Base Metals Mine, 60% owned by Galena, is a globally significant lead-silver project in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, between the towns of Newman and Meekatharra, roughly 110 kilometres from Sandfire’s DeGrussa Project.
In 2019, Galena completed what the company calls an “outstanding” definitive/bankable feasibility study for development of an underground mine and processing facility to produce a high-value, high-grade lead-silver concentrate.
A final investment decision was made to complete the project in June 2021 and construction has wrapped on time to reach first commercial production in this quarter of 2023.