RE: NCM growth27 Oct 2021 13:54
Hi Bamps - Telfer........
2 trains, each capable of approx 11 to 12 Mt/yr throughput. Sandeep has suggested that one train will commit to Hav in 2024 once it starts producing. Although 3Mt has already been mentioned ove an 11 yr mine life (SLOS, currently, though could change), we all know (especially SD and Sandeep) that this will be dwarfed by the time the FS is published.
I expect atleast 5 to 6 Mt/yr production rate late '24, early '25.
As you rightly mentioned, there are other suppliers coming online @ Telfer, should all be well, not to mention, the Telfer mine itself increasing its mine life. Overall, IMO, I think Sandeep will need to think long and hard about expanding the processing plant to accomodate this increasing demand.
PS: I think the chances of Hav ore mixing with other telfer ore - is diminishing quickly. Why? Because the grades @ Hav are so good, they may not wish to dilute it during Stage 1.
Z