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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.