Revett's Troy Mine sees
increased production
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July 19, 2011 |
Revett Mineral's Troy Mine has seen a 65-percent
increase in silver production and a 60-percent
increase in copper production over the same
period last year, and a 40-percent increase in
silver and 51-percent increase in copper
production over the first quarter of 2011.
Accrording to a report released Monday, the mine
produced 342,822 ounces of silver and over 3.03
million pounds of copper in the second quarter
of 2011.
Silver and copper grades, along with other metal
recoveries, also improved, primarily from
increased production from the C Bed area.
"We have seen significant improvements in ore
production in the second quarter as we're able
to take advantage of our fully developed C Bed
area," said Revett CEO John Shanahan. "We are
poised for continued production at planned
levels in the third quarter of 2011, and we also
remain focused on our exploration and
engineering efforts to add value, expand the
mine life and realize the longer term potential
of the Troy Mine." |
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