Mining News | 2021-04-05 07:24:17
The company is currently focused on aligning the mill throughput with the rate of ore production from underground.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Pure Gold Mining Inc. reported significant progress on ramp-up at its PureGold Mine. The company achieved significant milestones as at the end of Q1 2021.
According to company press release, the milling facility has been operating at more than 75% of nameplate capacity. The facility has reported multiple consecutive days at greater than 800 tpd. The peak daily throughput stood at 897 tpd. The gold recoveries during the ramp-up period averaged at around 95%, very much in line with expectations. The company is currently focused on aligning the mill throughput with the rate of ore production from underground.
Pure Gold Mining has entered into a binding letter agreement on amending the original credit agreement to provide for an increase to the aggregate principal amount of debt of up to US$20 million. Accordingly, a sum of $12.5 million will be made available upon closing, with the balance to be available upon satisfaction of certain conditions.
Darin Labrenz, President & CEO of PureGold announced that the additional $12.5 million will ensure that it continues its ramp-up phase with maximum financial flexibility. The remaining $7.5 million will provide additional liquidity, which will be accessed if needed.
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:
Pure Gold Mining Poured First Gold at Red Lake, Ontario Mine
Egypt's Second Operating Gold Mine to be Developed by Aton Resources