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block cave that Newcrest is progressing towards. “We remain on track to successfully transform to an autonomous
While contract terms are still being finalised, its value is haulage system mining operation by the end of the year and it is
estimated at $38 million. It is expected to take 16 months to a testament to the enthusiasm and professionalism of our team
develop the 3.5km decline. that we have achieved this first milestone safely,” Bates said.
Perenti managing director Mark Norwell said geographic The Boddington AHS fleet will consist of 29 new CAT 793F
expansion was a key focus of the company’s 2025 strategy. AHS enabled trucks and seven converted existing 793F trucks.
Two of the trucks also don the rainbow flag as part of the
“This early-stage work at Red Chris builds on our regional
site’s commitment to increasing visibility and inclusion of the
growth capabilities after commencing in North America just
LGBTIQA+ community.
over a year ago,” he said.
“This project fits with our strategy as we continue to pursue
high quality growth opportunities within attractive mining NORTHERN STAR CLEARS PLANE SEATS FOR
jurisdictions, partnering with top-tier producers holding multi- GOLDFIELDS COMMuNITy
mine portfolio and long-life, expandable assets.”
Northern Star Resources Ltd is offering community seats on
its weekly charter flights between Perth and Kalgoorlie.
wORLD FIRST FOR NEwLy AuTONOMOuS In conjunction with Alliance Airlines, Northern Star has opened
BODDINGTON the door for eligible residents and visitors from the Goldfields
community to take advantage of the weekly flights.
Boddington is on track to become the world’s first open pit gold
mine with a fully autonomous truck haul fleet. “The opportunity to provide seats to the Goldfields community
at a capped price of $199 provides affordable travel options to
The first five autonomous trucks at the Newmont Corp
families and small businesses in the Goldfields,” Northern Star
operation have entered production after commissioning and
chief executive Stuart Tonkin said.
testing was completed at a dedicated autonomous operating
zone on site. Similar initiatives have been created by other resources
companies for the regional communities servicing Port
Hedland, Onslow and Newman.

DATELINE APPOINTS MINING CONTRACTOR
FOR GOLD LINKS

Dateline Resources Ltd continues to advance its Gold Links
project in Colorado, US after selecting a mining contractor.
The unnamed contractor will develop a 1km-long underground
decline which will act as a haulage and exploration tunnel,
Boddington will soon become the world’s first open pit gold mine from which the 2150 and West gold veins will be drill-tested.
with a fully autonomous truck haul fleet
Drilling is expected to be completed by Q4 2021.
Gold Links is comprised of four historic mines which has
Newmont Australia regional senior vice president Alex Bates
produced more than 150,000oz. The high-grade veins at the
said the autonomous fleet will improve safety, productivity and
project were first discovered in the late 19th century and mined
the mine’s lifespan.
intermittently by various owners up until 1942.

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