Tombola Gold Ltd has achieved a significant milestone, commencing gold processing and with the first gold pour on track for completion in December, with pours expected to occur on a weekly basis.
In October 2022, Tombola entered a definitive agreement for the short term lease of the Great Australian Mine (GAM) Plant from True North Copper Pty Ltd, with the company since successfully refurbishing the GAM Plant.
A total of 28,000 tonnes of material is now on the Run of Mine (ROM) pad at GAM awaiting processing with haulage of material to the GAM ongoing to provide continuity production.
Production will be increased in 2023 once both the original vat leaching and Lorena carbon in leach plants become operational.
Tombola Managing Director, Byron Miles said gold processing marks a significant milestone for the company.
“We are very pleased to announce that gold processing has commenced at the GAM Plant with crushing underway and the first gold pour on track for completion by the 19th of December.
“The 2022 year has been a pivotal year for Tombola, as we have continued to execute on our vision of becoming a significant Australian gold producer. Next year we will continue to focus on expanding production by bringing the Lorena CIL plant and Vats online, with the aim of achieving the lowest possible All in Sustaining Cost.”
