Southern Palladium disclosed the results of geotechnical testwork conducted at the project on October 23.
The testwork has successfully established a mine design paradigm that aligns with the standards of existing PGM production mines within the Bushveld Complex.
An independent geotechnical study, conducted by consulting firm OHMS, has validated the feasibility of using conventional and mechanised underground mining methods for the UG2 reef. The absence of chromite stringers in the UG2 hanging wall indicates a potential minimum stope width of about 1 m. This observation may result in a reserve grade that surpasses the initial projections, owing to potentially reduced dilution levels.
For the proposed conventional stope layout, the panel face is estimated to be 26 m in length, with an expected mining extraction rate ranging from 91% at shallow depths down to 78% at a depth of 540 m.
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