RE: grades are downThey don't give out enough info to make that interpretation.
I think the full year production target was only 180,000 ounces and that has already been exceeded.
My understanding is that the mill has been blending very high grade underground ore with low grade stockpile.
Perhaps more stockpiled material has been used so that overall ounces are ahead of budget, but average grade declined from 1H08. Just a guess.