RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:$200 Plus Million cash in the bankshadeson,
Sounds like you should have obtained more than one quote:
Shaft sinking is generally done by private contractors. This is because private contractors tend to have experience and technical knowledge to complete a shaft quickly and safely. Shafts are more expensive on a per meter basis in comparison to ramps. This is due to the slow rate of advance and the complicated development and technical considerations when developing. Typical costs per meter of development are outlined below.
https://minewiki.engineering.queensu.ca/mediawiki/index.php/Shaft_construction#searchInput
Shaft Development Costs(InfoMine, 2009)
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