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Contract miner MMS acquires East Sampson gold project

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Mineral Mining Services (MMS) has announced a significant expansion of its gold mining operations with the acquisition of the East Sampson gold project, in Western Australia, from Moho Resources.

This strategic move strengthens MMS’ position in the gold sector and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional results for its stakeholders, the company says.

“This is a major step forward for MMS,” new MMS CEO, Rob Ryan, says. “East Sampson aligns perfectly with our focus on high-potential open-cut gold projects with near term production potential. We’re bringing our proven expertise and track record of success to unlock the full value of this asset.”

The East Sampson gold project boasts a high-grade JORC mineral resource of 264,000 t at 2.5g/t for 21,000 oz with substantial exploration upside. “MMS is confident in our ability to optimise production and maximise returns, leveraging our operational excellence and technical capabilities,” the company says.

This acquisition comes on the heels of MMS’ recent successes at the Kal East gold project, where the company consistently exceeded expectations in terms of production and efficiency. In September, just two months after breaking ground, MMS, in partnership with Black Cat Syndicate, celebrated the first gold pour from the Myhree pit at the Kal East project.

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MMS adds to Red5 remit with new 12-month load and haul contract

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In what it says is another significant win, MMS has been awarded a second contract with Red 5 (formerly Silver Lake Resources), in Western Australia.

Over the 12-month contract, MMS will deliver load and haul services; deploying a 100-t fleet including a near-new Hitachi EX1200 excavator.

This contract solidifies the partnership between MMS and Red 5, which also includes a 49-month contract signed that commenced on April 1 to work on the Silverlake Mount Monger operation.

MMS says it has gotten off to a strong start – having already mobilised equipment to the site and successfully completed the first month of production. The extracted ore is already on its way to Red 5’s Randalls mill for processing.

MMS says its primary contract with Red 5 is currently progressing exceptionally well, and is on track to commence operations at the Flora Dora open pit by the end of the month.

MMS General Manager, Josh Conley, said: “Securing this second contract with Red 5 is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We’ve consistently delivered outstanding results on our existing contract, and this new project allows us to further showcase our expertise in providing efficient and reliable mining solutions.”

MMS to carry out load and haul services at Silverlake Mount Monger

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In what it says is a significant win, MMS has secured a A$200 million ($130 million) load and haul contract with gold producer Silver Lake Resources, in Western Australia.

The contract marks a significant milestone for both parties, signalling the next stage of expansion in the Silverlake Mount Monger operation, southeast of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, MMS says.

The 49-month contract is scheduled to commence on April 1, 2024, with MMS operating alongside Silver Lake Resources and Dynamic Drill and Blast in the Santa open pit and Flora Dora deposit.

MMS has already commenced mobilising its fleet onto the site, with early works and site establishment in progress, it says. The fleet consists of new and low-hour heavy machinery, including 120-200-t excavators and 100-t dump trucks. As the operation progresses, it will peak at a workforce of 106 employees and 48 heavy machines operating on site.

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MMS brings in Cat wheel loaders for Higginsville ROM assignment

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Mineral Mining Services (MMS) says it has been awarded a two-year contract for the run of mine (ROM) management and mine site services at Karora Resources Higginsville gold mine site, in Western Australia.

The ROM management fleet will consist of brand-new Caterpillar 982M next gen loader as the primary loader supported by two near-new 980M next gen loaders, MMS says.

The site services will consist of an auxiliary fleet of three articulated haul trucks, a grader, a rock breaker and an articulated water truck that will handle all ore rehandle requirements and road maintenance around site.

MMS says it has successfully mobilised all machines to site and completed the first month of production and commissioning of the Cat 982M with the assistance of WesTrac.

Higginsville produced 15,144 oz of gold in the June quarter, up from 11,484 oz in the same period a year ago, Karora Resources stated in its June quarter results.