25 infrastructural upgrades that have been pivotal in the mine ’ s rejuvenation . “ It ’ s a good example of the ways that our team is strategizing as it looks to find high-grade material to bring into the mine plan as soon as possible ,” says Buncic .
In the long term , Buncic stresses that Ascendant ’ s commitment to maximizing the value of El Mochito is far from over . Whilst maintaining the production rates it has achieved , continuing to seek out high-grade ore bodies and evaluating areas where costs can be saved , Ascendant is
“ In 2017 , we renegotiated our collective bargaining agreement with the workers ’ union , which had been long overdue ”
— Chris Buncic ,
President , CEO and Co-Founder , Ascendant Resources
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