Hambledon Mining has commenced underground mining operations at the Sekisovskoye gold project in eastern Kazakhstan, one month ahead of schedule.
The ore at the project will be initally extracted through a modified room and post pillar method by mining contractors using their own machinery.
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Hambledon will continue the mining operations through 2012 using a combination of room and pillar, and bulk mining methods.
The firm is also continuing development of the main decline and infrastructure such as de-watering stations and exploration drill chambers.
The project is expected to reach a long-term target of about 850,000tpa by 2017.
Golder Associates is currently conducting an engineering study regarding the design of the further development of the underground mine at the project.
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