29Metals Limited has announced the award of a four-year underground mining contract to Byrnecut Australia Pty Ltd for the Gossan Valley mine at Golden Grove, in Western Australia, following a competitive mining contract tender process.
As the incumbent mining contractor for the Gossan Hill and Scuddles mines at Golden Grove, the Gossan Valley contract award to Byrnecut enables operational and commercial synergies, which include the ability to share equipment and personnel across Golden Grove mining operations, 29Metals explained.
The Gossan Valley project remains on track for first ore by end of 2026. When in production, Gossan Valley is expected to enhance the Golden Grove life-of-mine plan by providing: a replacement, higher grade ore source for declining Scuddles ore production; mining simplicity as an independent and relatively shallow mining front; and potential to extend Gossan Valley mineral resources estimates, which remain open at depth.
29Metals Chief Executive Officer, James Palmer, said: “The award of the mining contract is another significant milestone towards achieving first ore from Gossan Valley by end of 2026. As the second highest grade ore reserve behind Xantho Extended, development of Gossan Valley optimises Golden Grove’s life-of-mine production profile and enhances overall production flexibility as a relatively shallow and independent mining front.”
