per annum of tailings throughput through the existing infrastructure . To support this goal , New Century have embarked on a programme of infrastructure refurbishment to upgrade the hydro mine and processing plant . What are the plans for realising the future potential of zinc and lead resources at Silver King , South Block , and the East Fault Block ? “ Future mineral resources across the mine leases will be the subject of an executable feasibility study during 2020 ,” reveals Harris . “ The potential to restart traditional mining operations at Century will be investigated further for economic viability , it ’ s then a matter of optimising when these resources fit best into the life of mine ore feed . Our current mine life extends up to 2026 and gives us a platform to then further define and bring into the life of mine the known in-situ resources . Everything that we do , be it open pit mining or underground , the final closure and / or rehabilitation of the land post any mining activities will be at the forefront of all the mine design and planning decisions made up front .”
Forging strong alliances has been key to the progress made so far at Century . “ We partnered with National Pump & Energy and Paragon Tailings , who assisted in the development of our hydro mining operation , getting those off the ground and training up the workforce in how to actually
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“ Zinc prices will rise and Century will be well-placed to meet the demand for mine supply thanks to the investment we ’ ve made in expanding our facilities ”
— Barry Harris , Chief Operating Officer , New Century Resources
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