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(Kitco News) - China's MMG said today that following ongoing consultation with the Queensland Mines Inspectorate, the Dugald River mine has been approved to recommence operations from Tuesday 21 March 2023.
Previously, the company reported that operations at the Dugald River mine were suspended due to an incident that occurred on 15 February 2023, when two contractors were fatally injured after a light vehicle they were travelling in fell into a stope.
"MMG would like to sincerely acknowledge the strong support and commitment the Dugald River operation has received from the local community and contract partners," MMG said. "The safety and wellbeing of our people remains our first priority and the company has made additional support available as underground operations recommence."
"We continue to extend our deepest condolences to the families of Dylan Langridge and Trevor Davis and their friends and colleagues," it added.
Dugald River is 100% owned by MMG and is one of the world's top 10 zinc operations. The operation predominantly produces zinc concentrate, with by-products including lead and silver. Dugald River has a mine life of 20+ years and is expected to produce around 170,000 – 180,000 tonnes of zinc in zinc concentrate annually.
Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, MMG is a mid-tier, global producer of base metals including copper and zinc. The company is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx: 1208) and operates and develops copper, zinc, gold, silver and lead deposits across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Peru. The major shareholder of the company is China Minmetals.
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