Griffin Mining (AIM:GFM) completed its first production blast in Zone II on 20 April, advancing the Caijiaying Mine through commissioning and final safety approval under Chinese regulations.
All statutory mandated mine development, totalling 19.4 kilometres, and ventilation shafts totalling 625 metres were completed on 15 April. Ore is now expected to be mined continuously from Zone II for the duration of the current mining licence running to 2054.
"This is a proud and momentous day for the Company, it's shareholders, the Caijiaying Mine and it's staff and contractors.It's importance cannot be overstated as the Caijiaying Mine moves to a second source of ore to 2054. I am delighted for all concerned" Chairman Mladen Ninkov said.
