Trigon Metals Achieves Commercial Production Milestone at Kombat Mine
- Trigon Metals achieves commercial production at Kombat Mine in Namibia, enhancing the economic viability of the mine and positioning the company as a leading mid-tier copper producer.
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Commercial production status is defined as operating at
Commercial production status has been achieved swiftly in accordance with Company targets. The mill started producing concentrate on August 3rd of this year (see press release dated August 10, 2023). The Company proceeded to operate for its first full day of production on August 21, 2023 (see press release dated August 24, 2023) and ramped up quickly to commercial levels. Over the past 30 days, the mill has operated at
Namibian Investor and Local Partner Knowledge Katti, expressed his congratulations, saying, "The Kombat mine is a very important project for
Fanie Muller, Vice President of Operations at Trigon Metals, said, "This achievement is a testament to the relentless efforts and dedication of our team members. I am incredibly proud of our staff for their hard work and commitment during the commissioning phase. We will take a moment to enjoy this significant milestone, and at the same time gear up for the next growth phases of the Kombat Mine which include the restart of the underground operations and the mill expansion project.”
Trigon Metals remains committed to its goal of responsible mining and development in mining-friendly African jurisdictions. The Company will continue to prioritize safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement as we move forward with our operations.
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Qualified Person
The technical information presented in this press release has been reviewed and approved for disclosure by Fanie Müller, P.Eng, VP Operations of Trigon, who is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
Trigon Metals Inc.
Trigon is a publicly traded Canadian exploration and development company with its core business focused on copper and silver holdings in mine-friendly African jurisdictions. Currently, the company has operations in
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This news release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding the Kombat Mine, the mineralization of the Kombat Mine, the economic viability of the Kombat Mine, the operations of the Kombat Mine, the Company’s ability to restart and continue operations and the Company’s future plans and objectives. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially because of factors discussed in the management discussion and analysis section of our interim and most recent annual financial statements or other reports and filings with the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable Canadian securities regulations. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable laws.
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