that core were sent off and used to complete a large pilot program ; a test work plant was ran to see how we could further optimise the actual operations of the plant to extract as much zinc as possible . Between those two approaches , we were able to convert the tailings dam at Century into what was at the time , and still is , the 14th largest known zinc deposit in the world — 77mn tonnes of tailings , containing 3 % recoverable zinc with a homogenous grade distribution .”

Harris explains that , though hydro mining is well established globally , it ’ s a method rarely used in Australia . “ We ’ re innovating with rehabilitation of the mined land through the use of economic rehabilitation ,” he explains . “ By making rehabilitation a profitable

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Title : Chief Operating Officer

Company : New Century Resources

Barry Harris is a resource industry professional qualified in mining engineering , mineral economics and corporate compliance with experience in operational mine management , compliance , and the technical and financial aspects of the resources industry . Graduating from the University of Queensland with an honors degree in Mining Engineering , Barry has gone on to complete post graduate studies including a Master of Science ( Mineral Economics ), and the AICD ’ s and MIoD Company Directors courses . Barry ’ s experience within the mining industry includes varied roles in both coal and metalliferous mining , during which he gained First Class Mine Managers certification for all four of the Australian jurisdictions he worked in . He is applying all this experience to his current role as the COO of New Century Resources assets , focused on leading the company in all facets of the restarting of operations ; again establishing Century as a significant world zinc producer . miningglobal . com