Contango Provides Update on Manh Choh
Contango ORE, Inc. provided an update on its Manh Choh project, operated by Kinross Gold , with first gold production expected in early Q3 2024. Mining operations and transportation of ore are progressing well, validating Contango's business model of identifying projects with access to infrastructure, sufficient grade, and simple permitting processes.
Mining and stockpiling of ore at Manh Choh since August 2023.
Ore transport to the Fort Knox stockpile started in November 2023.
All contracted trucks received, drivers onboarded, trailer manufacturing complete, and mill modifications on schedule.
First gold production planned for early Q3 2024.
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Insights
At Fort Knox, mill modifications and site preparation remain on plan, including the completion of the ore delivery road and tie-ins for the pebble recycle conveyor. Building construction is advancing well, along with interior piping and electrical works.
Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, the Company’s President and CEO commented, “We are very pleased with the progress made by Kinross at Manh Choh as the gold market tests new highs. First gold production from Manh Choh ores will be a huge milestone for Contango and the project. It demonstrates that new mines can be permitted and constructed in a timely manner when we are able to take advantage of existing infrastructure such as the Fort Knox mill, which has operated for 30 years without significant issue. Achieving this milestone validates Contango’s business model in identifying projects that meet three main criteria: 1) access to infrastructure (roads, rail and water); 2) sufficient grade to be able to pay for transportation to an existing mill facility, several of which are in
HIGHLIGHTS
- Manh Choh has been mining and stock piling ore since August, 2023;
- Ore transport of direct shipping ore from the Manh Choh mine site to the Fort Knox stockpile commenced in November, 2023;
- All contracted trucks received, the majority of the drivers onboarded, trailer manufacturing now complete, and mill modifications remain on plan; and
- First Gold production is planned for early in Q3 2024.
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Contango ORE, Inc.
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