Galena Mining Ltd (ASX:G1A) has advanced construction of its Abra project, reaching 46% completion of the Abra Base Metals Mine on January 31, 2022.
During the month, Galena achieved construction milestones including the completion of processing plant earthworks and the installation of the raise bore rig for the commencement of the first primary ventilation shaft.
Mine to enter new stage of construction
“It’s a credit to the staff and contractors working at Abra during January for the work they have achieved considering the average maximum temperature for the month was over 40oC, making work conditions extremely challenging,” Galena Mining managing director Tony James said.
“The completion of the processing plant earthworks (pads) is significant as it allows GR Engineering Services full access to the work areas for ongoing construction work associated with the processing plant.
“The overall construction progress at Abra has now reached 46% complete. The site will enter a new stage of construction with the commencement of the power station construction in February.
“Underground development has reached 689 metres since commencement against a plan of 565 metres.”
Crusher wall formwork in the foreground and the mill concrete foundations in the background.
The Abra Base Metals Mine is considered a globally significant lead-silver project located in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
The mine holds 34.5 million tonnes at a grade of 7.2% lead and 16 g/t silver in the indicated and inferred categories.
About Galena Mining
Galena Mining owns a 60% interest in the Abra Base Metals Project in the Gascoyne Region of Western Australia that was discovered in 1981 and remains one of the biggest undeveloped lead deposits in the world.
Galena has completed a positive definitive/bankable feasibility study for the development of a mine and processing facility with a 16-year life.
The project will produce a high-value, high-grade lead-silver concentrate containing about 95,000 tonnes of lead and 805,000 ounces of silver per year after ramp-up.