From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 3 - Mine Planning
With the geological models from drilling and sampling, we create the Kunwarara mine plan. This plan identifies the most suitable, quality magnesite available in sufficient quantities to feed the beneficiation plant. Once identified, these areas are broken up into pits that are generally around 300-500kt of magnesite in size.
With this plan in hand, we can “drill down” into creating detailed designs of each pit and build a schedule that balances mining costs and equipment capacity with the needs of the process plant in Parkhurst and the current sales plan. Very few pits at Kunwarara can provide a feed that meets the quality requirements of all the products made at Parkhurst. This means that we typically mine in two or three locations simultaneously, blending the ore sources to meet required quality targets.
Once the schedule is accepted for execution, it’s time to move on to the next stage, with our mining team, surveyors, and environmental specialists beginning the process of preparing a pit for mining.
From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 5 - Environment, Rehabilitation and Cultural Considerations
Our industry has two important roles to play: providing resources and protecting our incredible natural environment.
From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 4 - Water Management
Mining at Kunwarara brings its own unique challenges. The magnesite mainly lies inside a shallow aquifer which makes mining impossible without first controlling the water.
State of Origin - QLD vs NSW
Ah, the State of Origin—where New South Wales and Queensland go head-to-head in a rivalry fiercer than a kangaroo on caffeine! It's the time of year when families are divided, friendships are put on hold, and everyone suddenly becomes an expert on rugby.
From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 3 - Mine Planning
With the geological models from drilling and sampling, we create the Kunwarara mine plan. This plan identifies the most suitable, quality magnesite available in sufficient quantities to feed the beneficiation plant.
From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 2 - Drilling and Sampling
Drilling campaigns are designed to meet the requirements of the mining schedule.
From our Ore to Your Door - Episode 1 - Exploration and Geology
Our Kunwarara – Yaamba deposit extends for around 30km, as one of the world’s largest deposits of cryptocrystalline magnesite.
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