RE:Why 6 + 6?Homebone wrote: I'm just curious, does anyone know why they are going with 6 + 6 for the new PEA and not something higher?
I suppose they might have additional scenarios in the PEA with 6 + 6 being the Base Case.
Or perhaps they are assuming they can tack on another 6 from Kakula West and make it 18 combined (6+6+6 = LUCIFER). I like the sound of that.
Thoughts?
This is a very good question that only the engineers involved can answer with certainty. Having said this, these following points might shed some light to your question/concern:
- Geometry of the orebody; includes dip, thickness, strike length
- Mining cycle times (i.e. prep, drill, blast, muck, ground support placement, and fill should fill be required in methodology)
- Geotechnical restrictions
- Ventilation restrictions
- Material handling restrictions (including logistical challenges)
- Other resource restrictions (i.e. power, process water, and money).