Heron Awards Underground Mining Contract for the Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project
February 26 2018 - 11:01PM
Heron Resources Limited (ASX:HRR; TSX:HER, “Heron” or the
“Company”) is pleased to announce that it has awarded the
Underground Mining contract for its wholly-owned Woodlawn
Zinc-Copper Project (“Project”) located near Tarago, 250km
southwest of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, to specialist
underground mining contractor, PYBAR Mining Services (“PYBAR”).
PYBAR is an Australian owned and operated
company with a long track record in metalliferous underground
mining operations and an outstanding reputation in the safe and
timely execution of project works.
PYBAR will mobilise to site within the next
three months and is expected to commence underground mining
operations at Woodlawn during August.
Heron’s Managing Director, Wayne Taylor,
commented:
“The award of the underground mining contract
for Woodlawn is a key step on the path to commencing production at
Woodlawn in the first quarter of 2019. We ran a very
competitive tender process and we are pleased to have awarded the
Woodlawn contract to PYBAR. In addition to their strong capability
to undertake the proposed works, we see a significant advantage in
their local New South Wales base for providing rapid project
support. We look forward to working with PYBAR as we commence
development and mining operations at Woodlawn.”
PYBAR’s CEO, Brendan Rouse, commented:
“PYBAR is delighted to be working with Heron at
the Woodlawn Project. We look forward to bringing our strong local
presence and innovative approach to Woodlawn and working in close
collaboration with Heron’s technical team to deliver the Project
successfully.”
About Pybar Mining Services
PYBAR is a nationwide provider of mining
services with core competencies in metalliferous underground hard
rock mining. Founded in 1993, PYBAR’s success to date is based on
safe, rapid underground infrastructure development and consistent
reliable production, delivering on projects from large established
mining operations to greenfield developments. Headquartered in
Orange, Central NSW, and privately owned, the PYBAR Group has
assisted in the establishment of infrastructure and operations
across Australia. The PYBAR Group provides a comprehensive service
to the mining industry through a number of businesses including
PYBAR Mining Services as underground contractors, HMR Drilling
Services (exploration drilling) and JTMEC (mining electrical).
PYBAR has achieved a position of the third largest underground hard
rock mining contractor in Australia by focussing on productivity
and the needs of their clients. For further information please
refer to www.pybar.com.au or e-mail pybar@pybar.com.au
About Heron Resources Limited:
Heron’s primary focus is the development of its
100% owned, high grade Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project located 250km
southwest of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In addition,
the Company holds a significant high quality, gold and base metal
tenement holding regional to the Woodlawn Project.
For further information visit www.heronresources.com.au or contact:
Australia:
Mr. Wayne Taylor
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Tel: +61 2 9119 8111 or +61 8 6500 9200
Email: heron@heronresources.com.au
Canada:
Tel: +1 647-862-1157 (Toronto)
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