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West Wits Mining progresses permits, meets September production target

Published: 17:41 10 Oct 2018 EDT

WBP’s Mining Permit applications and broader Mining Right area
Two mining permit applications were accepted for submission in April 2018

West Wits Mining Ltd (ASX:WWI) continues to make progress with its mining right and mining permit applications for its Witwatersrand Basin Project in South Africa.

Key community stakeholder discussions are nearing finalisation which will complete the community engagement phase.

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West Wits’ chairman Michael Quinert said: “Progress with West Wits’ Mining License applications on WBP continue to move forward at a steady pace.

“Discussions with key interested and effected parties are progressing positively towards completion, an important phase of the application process.

“Completion of Pit 1 rehab in October significantly demonstrates the company’s capability to deliver key project outcomes and benefits to local communities.

“Preliminary production results for September indicate target volume and grades have been met.”

September gold production targets met

Initial preliminary results on Kimberley Central Open Pit production for the month of September indicate production targets have been met for the month.

Over 12,000 tonnes were delivered at an estimated head grade of circa 2 g/t gold.

September’s production result will be finalised soon and will be reported with the quarterly activities report.