Kerr Mines Inc (KER)

[goldenpolarbear]

Cardnut, this is impressive and seems realistic.

Cardnur wrote, "...http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/az/pdfs/nepa/projects/yuma/10.Par.18412.File.dat/CO20-10-0015-EA-DR-FONSI-copperstone.pdf

Quote:
Mine Expansion
Expansion of the proposed operation past its current 7 to 10 year operation to as many as 15 years is a strong likelihood given the current level of exploration. The mine expansion would continue to operate within the current area of disturbance with the only expansion of land required to meet underground mine air requirements and future exploration. The tailings facility requirements would be expanded to meet the longer production requirement. The estimated expansion would be approximately 130 acres of previously disturbed area and allow for the construction of a new tailings facility.


Quote:
2. PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES 2.1 PROPOSED ACTION
Bonanza proposes reopening the Copperstone mine as an underground gold mining and flotation mill project within the disturbed footprint of the previous mining operation. Recent exploration activities have confirmed or identified approximately 1.1 million tons (MT) of recoverable gold bearing ore at an average grade 0.302 ounces/ton of gold. The Project proposes mining and milling approximately 450 tons per day of ore and producing between 35,000 to 55,000 ounces of gold per year for 7 to 10 years. The estimated yearly mine through-put is approximately 158,000 tons per year...."


http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/etc/medialib/blm/az/pdfs/energy/qsep.Par.20388.File.dat/alt1-fig5.pdf