Abra Base Metals Project is a globally significant lead-silver project located in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia approximately 350km North West of Meekatharra.
Mine Site Construction Services was contracted to construct the Boxcut for the underground portal and carry out other preliminary groundwork enabling the commencement of underground mining and construction of processing infrastructure.
CLIENT
Galena Mining Limited
RESOURCE
Base Metals
LOCATION
Gascoyne region – WA
CONTRACT PERIOD
January 2020 – April 2020
Personnel Employed
20
+
Man hours
7000
hours
Top Soil
2000
bcm
Clearing
17
ha
Mined Material
75000
bcm
Drill Depth
9092
m
Blast holes fired
2200
holes
Services Provided
Mob and Demob to Remote LocationConstruction of Project Mobile Workshop and Temporary Administration Facilities Clearing of Boxcut, Waste dump, Magazine, ROM and haul/access roadsRemoval of Topsoil to designated stockpile locations
Construction of Haul Roads and Ancillary Roads
Drilling & blasting the Boxcut, Event Pond, Turkeys Nest and Industrial Tip
Load and haul to excavate the Boxcut, Event Pond Turkeys Nest and Industrial Tip