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GOLD MINING JOURNAL (ISSN 1324-4396)
Published by Paydirt Media Pty Ltd.
A.C.N. 063 985 133

EDITORIAL
Editor:
Dominic Piper
Deputy editor:
Mark Andrews

Journalist:
Michael Washbourne COvER 18
When Mark Zeptner took the reins of Ramelius Resources back in 2014,
Art director: the company had minimal cash in the bank, an underperforming gold mine
Nick Brown and an uncertain future. Six years later, having turned fortunes around at
Contributors: Mt Magnet and executed a series of strategic acquisitions including Edna
Keith Goode, May and Spectrum Metals, Ramelius is now on the brink of churning out
Brendan Ryan (Johannesburg) 300,000 ozpa for the first time. Senior journalist Michael Washbourne
speaks with Zeptner about how he transformed the company into a
ADvERTIsIng “serious” gold miner while having a bit of fun along the way
Advertising manager:
Richa Fuller DIggERs & DEALERs 24
Subscriptions: New Super Pit co-owners Northern Star Resources and Saracen Mineral
Kate Blanchard Holdings are certain to receive widespread plaudits from those able
to make their way to Kalgoorlie for the rescheduled Diggers & Dealers
PAyDIRT MEDIA Mining Forum on October 12-14. Despite travel restrictions due to the
Executive chairman:
COVID-19 pandemic, applause will also be directed across the Pacific for
The Perth Mint Giovanny Jefferson the Canada-based management team at Kirkland Lake Gold after another
Bill Repard
stellar year of operations at Fosterville and the acquisition of Detour Lake.
Finance manager:
Mark Andrews’ interview with Kirkland Lake president Tony Makuch leads
our preview to the three-day conference, which also includes a site visit to
– Australasia’s Accounts/administration: Southern Cross with TSX-listed Altan Rio Minerals 50
Lana Luketic
AfRICA
COnfEREnCEs
Ahead of Africa Down Under in Perth on November 4-6, at least two
refiner of choice Christine Oelschlaeger African-focused IPOs are in the works with TSX-listed Sarama Resources
Melita Fogarty
Namukale Nakazwe
and newcomer Megado Gold set to debut on the ASX over the coming
months. GMJ editor Dominic Piper spoke with Sarama boss Andrew
Dinning and Megado’s Chris Bowden about the recent change in investor
Mitchelle Matambo
listings on the Australian bourse
PRE-PREss AnD PRInTIng: sentiment which has paved the way for both companies to consider fresh
Vanguard Press
When you process more than 90 per cent of Australasia’s gold production 26 John St, Northbridge WA 6003
annually, there’s plenty of opportunity to refine what you do. That’s why Member of: Cover image:
The Perth Mint is trusted the world over to deliver quality refining at a Ramelius managing director Mark Zeptner near the company’s
headquarters in East Perth
competitive and sustainable price.

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