PYBAR awarded underground mining contract for NSW Cowal gold project

Evolution Mining moves forward with the expansion of the Cowal gold project in New South Wales with the contract for underground mine development awarded to PYBAR.

The expansion of the gold mine is aimed at increasing production to up to 300,000 ounces annually through the development of the Galway-Regal-E46 decline.

“This development is an important component of achieving our objective of producing 300,000 ounces per annum at Cowal. We look forward to working with PYBAR to deliver this project effectively,” Cowal Gold Operations General Manager Craig Fawcett said.

PYBAR’s 12-month contract will involve portal, underground exploration decline and level development as well as diamond drilling at the mine located approximately 350 kilometres west of Sydney in West Wyalong.

Approximately 37 workers are expected to be employed to carry out the job and PYBAR is currently recruiting for a number of positions for the project, with a focus on local employment.

“We look forward to working closely with the Evolution team to support their development requirements,” PYBAR CEO Brendan Rouse said.

The Cowal gold operations expansion is expected to cost up to $22 million with approximately $6 million for an initial 36,000 metre drill program. Evolution Mining is also anticipated to invest for the expansion of the processing plant at the Cowal operations.

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Source: PYBAR; Australian Mining; Mining Magazine; International Mining