Berkeley Energia PLC (LON:BKY) has received delivery of the primary crusher at the Salamanca uranium mine in Spain.
The 400 tonne per hour crusher was one of the long lead items identified in last year’s fund raise and marks the start of the build and commissioning phases that are scheduled to be completed during the second half of 2018.
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Paul Atherley, managing director, said: "The arrival of the crusher marks a significant milestone during the current construction phase for the Salamanca mine, the only major uranium mine in construction in the world today."
"There are currently some 70 staff and contractors at site. This number will quickly ramp up as construction continues."