CEO commented28 Nov 2022 07:41
I am pleased to report that the Vares Project remains on schedule and on budget with first concentrate production planned for Q3 2023. Today the Project passed a significant milestone with 50% of project construction now complete. In addition, with 76% of the total construction capital committed, we will continue to address any remaining inflationary and budget concerns.
"In addition to the successful Project development, we are also approaching completion of the year-long confirmation and definition drilling programme at Rupice with exploration drills continuing to step-out along the Rupice Northwest extension. Both programmes are anticipated to increase the life of mine, as all holes have intercepted mineable thicknesses of massive and semi-massive sulphides.
"Our aim is to build a company - and not just a project. We are focusing Adriatic's zero-harm philosophy, prioritising the health and safety of our employees, contractors and host communities. There has been an introduction of new standards, systems and processes, with a particular focus on contractor management.