Xstrata starts underground copper mining at Australian Ernest Henry
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Thursday, 08 Dec 2011
Reuters reported that global miner Xstrata had started producing copper from its newly developed underground mine at its Ernest Henry mine site in Australia following a transition from open pit mining.
During the Phase I of underground operations, the operation will yield about 25,000 tonnes of copper and 35,000 ounces of gold in concentrate. In 2013, production will ramp up to 50,000 tonnes of copper and 70,000 ounces of gold in concentrate.
(Sourced from Reuters)
