Trigon Metals Inc. has started operational training for the underground mine at the Kombat project ahead of schedule.
The operational training comes after successful blasting at the Asis West shaft’s No. 1 level on February 1, 2024.
The ASX-listed company said in a statement Monday that the early initiation of the underground operational training underscores the commitment to operational excellence and efficient project delivery.
Trigon said the first underground blast represents a key step towards unlocking the Kombat project’s full potential and realizing its strategic importance in the copper market.
On January 24, 2024, Trigon reported intercepting 15.5m with 5.56% Cu and 81.4 g/t Ag.
“The significant milestone sets the stage for enhanced project economics as the company enters a new operational phase expected to exploit higher copper grades at depth,” the company further said.
Trigon Metals vice president of operations, Fanie Müller, said the focus now is on safely mining the higher-grade ore from the upper levels of the Asis West shaft complex and building on the underground ramp-up profile over the next couple of months.
Trigon Metals’ local partner, Knowledge Katti, said this achievement is a testament to the commitment and proficiency of our Namibian personnel.
“We are confident that this early success sets the stage for a robust operational phase, leading us towards sustained growth and value creation for our shareholders and the community of Kombat,” Katti said.
