RE: Mining contractor15 Jan 2026 16:32
Helicks I didn't mention 4 weeks but this was taken from RNS from the 26th March 25.
" The operator is preparing to re-hire miners and restore a full staff to site. Full mining operations are expected to recommence at Tesoro using the longer access road and after the mine has been assessed and deemed safe to operate. The operator estimates that, subject to logistics, and the successful recruitment of qualified mining staff, mining should resume in short order with sales and cash flow from May. A further announcement will be made once mining operations have recommenced."
I'm guessing your meaning the 11th Dec RNS
"Following the initial workstreams reported on 18 November 2025, temporary access to the Bonanza underground workings is now available. This has enabled the engineering team to re-enter the existing shaft and galleries to assess stability and collect detailed underground samples to confirm the geological model. Full rehabilitation of the mine access is expected to be completed by the selected mining contractor once mobilised."
And your not meaning the 12th Jan 26 RNS
"Discussions with qualified mining contractors are in progress combined with finalisation of the mine plan."
I don't think I've a deliberately flawed logic. The length of time it has taken from March 25 until now with the increase in gold prices has made it way harder to get a contractor onboard. Nothing nasty there.