Akobo Minerals reports good progress in the Segele mine development

In the recent development phase, the mining team successfully reached the orebody in both the Western and Eastern tunnels. The completion of the crosscut is a crucial achievement, as it connects the two tunnels and enhances several aspects of the mining operation. This crosscut not only provides a secondary exit, thereby improving safety, but also optimises ventilation and logistics, laying the groundwork for the transition from mine development to focusing on stoping.

Stoping is a critical process in underground mining, involving the extraction of ore from a series of large inclined openings, known as stopes, which are created in the orebody. Essentially, stoping creates voids or spaces where the ore has been removed.

The strategic positioning of the crosscut between the Trial Stope and Stope 01 provides the company with the flexibility to investigate both stopes in parallel rather than in sequence. This parallel approach allows for the possibility of prioritising Stope 01, which is located in the richest part of the ore body.

Akobo Minerals remains committed to advancing its operations at the Segele mine, with these developments reflecting the company’s strategic focus on safe, efficient, and productive mining practices. The successful completion of the crosscut between the Western and Eastern tunnels is a key step forward, bringing the company closer to realising the full potential of the Segele mine.

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