Monument Mining Limited (TSX-V: MMY and FSE: D7Q1) (“Monument” or
the “Company”) announces progress updates at the Selinsing Gold
Mine in Malaysia and at the Murchison Gold Project in Western
Australia.
President and CEO Cathy Zhai commented, “We are
pleased with the continued progress at the Selinsing Gold Mine to
optimize the gold treatment plant, especially the bigger filter
press to be installed to enhance the production respectively in
mid-January 2025. Additionally, we are excited to announce the
resumption of development work at the Murchison Gold Project.”
Selinsing Update
Figure 1: Selinsing Flotation
Plant
Figure 1 is available
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The Company continues to improve operational
efficiencies and effectiveness at Selinsing Gold Mine through
removal of certain bottlenecks from the processing plant and
improvements of mining cycle harmonization.
Plant Process Improvements
Numerous improvements were made in the flotation
circuit to help improve recovery. The addition of soda ash
continued as pH modifier and bulk orders were initiated for
delivery to the repurposed lime silo to facilitate better pH
control during the processing of partially oxidised transition ore.
Measurement and control of the oxidation – reduction potential
(ORP) was implemented by the precise dosing of sodium sulphide.
Froth stability was improved by the introduction of ethylene glycol
frother. Flotation recoveries have improved in October with a
reconciled 87.2% reported for the month and over 90% achieved for
some of the fresh ores processed. The antimony content of the
Buffalo Reef ore has proved to be higher than expected and stibnite
recovery has been enhanced by the addition of lead nitrate.
Improved payabilities have been realized with the high levels of
antimony in the flotation concentrate.
The performance of the filter press improved
with better concentrate quality, pH adjustment in the concentrate
surge tank and replacement of filter plates. Eight new filter
plates from the manufacturers McLanahan were installed on the
filter press and the local repair of worn plates continued.
Worn-out filter cloths were replaced as required.
A bigger capacity filter press was designed and
built by a major manufacturer and was delivered to site,
installation has been scheduled and expected to be completed in
early January 2025, pending completion of all civil works that
commenced in September 2024. Up to date procurement of associated
new ancillary equipment is in progress with long lead items being
ordered. Concrete was poured for the extension to the air services
building, air receivers, filter feed tank and filter press bunker.
The air compressor, air receivers and dryer were delivered to site
and installed. The filter feed tank was fabricated on site and
lifted into position. The powerline and various pipelines were
rerouted away from the footprint of the new filter press to allow
excavations to be completed and foundation work to progress.
Tailings Storage Facility
A buttress along the toe of the main embankment
is required to raise the factor of safety ahead of the next
construction raise planned for 2025. The construction was completed
using waste material from the Buffalo Reef pits. A bathymetric and
drone survey was carried out to determine the in-situ dry density
of deposited tailings and to confirm the remaining tailings
capacity for the timing of the next raise.
Mining and Ore Stockpile Buildup
Mining continued at Buffalo Reef pits BRC2, BRC3
and BRC4. Deliveries of both fresh and transition ore continued,
and the run of mine (ROM) sulphide ore stockpile is around 240,000
tonnes, adequate for 3 months’ plant feed, but not beyond to avoid
oxidation.
Figure 2: Mining at
Selinsing
Figure 2 is available
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The method of reverse circulation grade control
(“RCGC”) drilling was tested to a vertical depth of 20 metres over
an area within BRC2. The assay results have been compared to the
assay results at the same area from the conventional blast hole
drilling (“BHGC”) currently in use, which shows that both methods
are comparable and RCGC drilling respectably will provide longer
term forecasting of concentrate production while also improve the
accuracy of the medium-term mine planning as compared to the
current resource model.
Exploration drilling activity is planned to
commence in January 2025. The program will be announced accordingly
and will be focused on upgrading the existing resources under the
Buffalo Reef ore body to potentially expand the life of mine. It
will also include some step out drill holes to test the
mineralization extension that may potentially increase the current
resources. The drilling work will be conducted by an in-house drill
team with two drilling machines, currently being serviced and
equipped with the necessary consumables, accessories, and
spares.
Murchison Gold Project
Update
The Company has resumed technical and financial
studies to research the re-start of operations at its Murchison
Gold Project. While the Company’s recent focus has been on
optimizing production from its Selinsing Gold Mine, it is also
looking to update the Mineral Resource base at its Australian gold
assets.
At Burnakura, the Company has previously
received all required approvals to recommence production and has
been regularly renewing the corresponding environmental compliance
permits for the approved plan. However, since that time the gold
price has risen considerably, thus a review is needed of the
Resources as well as updated capital and production costs on the
project to re-optimize future production. Corresponding updates in
permitting may be required but would only be amendments to already
approved licenses. Due to this fact, Monument has considerable
optionality on how to proceed with the re-start.
The Company will be commencing studies into
different options to commence production including the current
capacity of 260,000 tpa (tonnes per annum) and a potential upgrade
to a production rate of 750,000 tpa. Economic viability will be
consequent on the updated Mineral Resource Estimates and the
optimized production profiles from mining studies across both
project areas. Local third parties have also expressed interest in
having ore processed in the Burnakura plant. Evaluation of such
options may be included in the eventual re-start schedule depending
on the capability and capacity of these third parties to commit to
a complementary production schedule. Any updates in regulatory
permitting and licensing requirements will be honed from the
results of optimized mining studies.
At Gabanintha, there are six historical open
pits with high grade mineralization open at depth and along strike.
To firm up the historical figures and extend the known
mineralization, the company plans to systematically drill five of
the deposits as well as conduct metallurgical testwork on potential
ore-grade material from the deposits to help optimize gold
recovery. Several promising exploration targets will also be
tested. Drilling will commence as soon as all required permits are
received. With 95% of historical drilling on the project only
reaching 100m depth and several attractive exploration targets to
be examined, there is significant potential for an increased
Resource inventory.
The Company has been actively engaging with
local and regional stakeholders for the purposes of building
productive relationships for the life of the project and to provide
beneficial long-term solutions for end of mine life land uses.
About Monument
Monument Mining Limited (TSX-V: MMY, FSE: D7Q1)
is an established Canadian gold producer that 100% owns and
operates the Selinsing Gold Mine in Malaysia and the Murchison Gold
Project in the Murchison area of Western Australia. It has 20%
interest in Tuckanarra Gold Project jointly owned with Odyssey Gold
Ltd in the same region. The Company employs approximately 250
people in both regions and is committed to the highest standards of
environmental management, social responsibility, and health and
safety for its employees and neighboring communities.
Cathy Zhai, President and CEOMonument Mining
LimitedSuite 1580 - 1100 Melville StreetVancouver, BC V6E 4A6
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shed and ammonium nitrate depot; uncertainties and risks related to
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assumptions regarding the future price of gold of other minerals;
the timing and amount of estimated future production; assumptions
regarding the timing and results of development activities,
including the ramp-up process at Selinsing and the completion of
the proposed storage shed and ammonium nitrate depot; expectations
that the Company will continue to be able to source explosives from
suppliers in a timely manner; costs of future activities; capital
and operating expenditures; success of exploration activities;
mining or processing issues; exchange rates; and all of the factors
and assumptions described in the management discussion and analysis
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