The company said that mining will go on for a period of over six months, with the first ore slated to be mined in April to provide a stockpile of ore for process plant commissioning.
However, the company said that gold production will start during the September quarter 2011.
Recent construction progress includes final preparation for the lift and assembly of the SAG mill and
ongoing installation of the 54 inch gyratory crusher.
Perseus Mining managing director Mark Calderwood said that the commencement of mining and preparations for installation of the crusher and SAG mill are key indicators that it is entering the final phase of implementation of the CAGP.
"Initial mining of waste will facilitate completion of the ROM pad and assist in the tailings dam
construction," Calderwood said.
"Grade control has commenced and a wide zone of ore is exposed in the floor of the Abnabna pit."
