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Conventional open pit mining methods using loader/truck operations are employed at the open pit. During 2008, a total of 1,697,137 tonnes of ore was mined at an average grade of 2.57 g/t gold and 40.5 g/t silver.
The underground operations use mechanized cut and fill and long hole stoping mining methods with underground loading equipment feeding haul trucks which transport the ore to the surface via ramp access. During the reporting period a total of 554,346 tonnes of ore was mined with an average grade of 9.7 g/t gold and 218.2 g/t silver.
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