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Originally posted by hightrax:
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Well, it would be worthwhile for a study to be done as to how viable the operation could be if it was run say as it then was, at about 20,000tpa at current prices. The plant was designed for twice the volume of ore, so was running inefficiently but that might be dealt with by running it campaign style at 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. From memory the Nifty mine had a complete reline of the long conveyor system, which would likely once installed be a lot less fuel intensive as no fuel had to be burnt pulling the trucks themselves to the top. It was likely run on diesel, to generate power but this would be better now with gas fuel. Just up the road North West Shelf. Reserved % gas for WA use, by WA state law now? Price better too?
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Going underground is a silly idea. Your main argument for is because it's cheaper?
