Project manager was appointed OCT last year to ;Mr Bannister...

Project manager was appointed OCT last year to ;
Mr Bannister will be charged with completing a detailed assessment of the 350ktpa CIL plant and associated infrastructure on site and then preparing a schedule and budget for its refurbishment. Fast-tracking the rehabilitation of the existing CIL facility at the Konongo Gold Project is considered a priority and well suited to Mr Bannister hands on gold plant design and operational experience.

This was expected to be completed by the end of 09, with a view to comence production ASAP.
Assessment of the capacity of existing tailings dam and waste rock storage to accommodate the first years of mine production,and investigation of additional capacity for further years.
�� Supervision of metallurgical testwork as required.
�� Assessment and selection of mining and crushing contractors.
�� Re-connection of utilities and services to the CIL plant.
�� Small-scale, low cost refurbishment of ancillary equipment and
plant around the processing facility.
�� Final scope and budget for returning the CIL plant to a
condition ready to resume gold production.
�� Commence regulatory approvals for re-commencement of
production at the Konongo Gold Project.
�� Supervise refurbishment and start-up of CIL plant following
approval of funding from the Board.
FIRST YEARS PRODUCTION TO COME FROM EXISTING MINED ROCK.