Nov 21, 2006
Jinshan Plans To Start Mining In December 2006 Signs On Mining Contractor
BAOTOU, CHINA -- Jinshan Gold Mines Inc. (TSX :JIN) is pleased to announce that construction activities at Jinshan's CSH (217) Gold Project are proceeding on schedule, with commercial gold production expected to begin in the second quarter of 2007.
A mining contract has been signed with China National Railway Corporation, a major Chinese mining contractor. Earthworks consisting of haul road construction and open pit preparations are expected to commence in December. The heap leach pads are nearly complete and are being readied to commence the placement of ore in January and February, 2007. The gold plant facility was pre-fabricated in the US and is being assembled in the new process building. A 500 person camp is undergoing final completion of civil works and is expected to be ready to house the contract miners in December. Infrastructure work for power and water is underway to meet the schedule for the process plant start-up, which is planned to commence once the weather in Inner Mongolia, China warms in the spring of 2007. Commercial gold production is anticipated during the second quarter of 2007.
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