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For more information about CME membership
visit www.cmewa.com or
contact
Graeme Healey on (08) 9325 2955
About CME
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) is the
peak resources sector representative body in Western Australia. CME
exists to champion the Western Australian resources sector and assist it in
achieving its vision to lead the world in sustainable practice through
innovation and to underpin Australia’s position in the global economy.
CME is a persuasive industry voice, adding value to our member
companies in a dynamic and increasingly complex operating environment.
- Representation and advocacy at regional and state levels with strong
national links
- Programs providing opportunities for sharing on common issues
- Advice and support on industry issues and access to CME initiatives aimed
at managing those issues
- Events providing networking opportunities with key decision makers in
mining and resource companies
- Access to publications and guidelines on industry best practice, research
and statistical information
- Regular information service on issues a ecting the resource sector
- Opportunity to provide input into CME advocacy and shape the collective
voice of the industry
Join CME
and help shape the future of the
WA minerals and energy industry
Life-of-mine C1 unit cash operating costs are estimated at US$1.02
per pound of payable copper, after by-product credits.
First high-grade copper ore from the open pit (143,000 tonnes
of direct shipping ore, or DSO, reserves grading a staggering
25.6% copper and 2.5 gpt gold) is expected in the first quarter of
calendar year 2012, kick-starting the operation. Commissioning
of the 1.5 million tonnes per annum concentrator is expected
to commence in the third quarter with first high-grade copper
concentrate following in the fourth quarter.
“We’re truly blessed in having a unique, high-grade, high-
quality ore body,” says Mr Simich. “However, life is what you
make of it and we have an obligation to do justice to this project
by raising the bar and doing things just that bit better. We’re very
excited about the future.”
RIGHT: ENVIRONMENTAL
SUPERINTENDENT,
CLAIRE TOLLEY,
CONDUCTING WATER
SAMPLING AT A
NEARBY WATERHOLE
BELOW: SENIOR PROJECT
GEOLOGIST, IAN O’GRADY
PICTURED WITH THE
DISTINCTIVE MULLA
MULLA WILDFLOWER
IN THE FOREGROUND