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Lady Loretta Mine (LLM) has achieved record-breaking production results over the past year.
The mine, located approximately 140 kilometres north-west of Mount Isa, produced a record 1,696,363 tonnes of zinc-lead-silver ore in 2021, exceeding the previous record of 1,548,852 set in 2020.
The mine’s Project Manager, Sam Roberts, says 2021 was a highly successful year for the operation in several ways.
“We also accomplished other strong production results including 559,730 cubic metres of paste fill, compared with 461,866 cubic metres in 2020, and completed a number of environmental projects in line with our progressive rehabilitation and mine closure plans.”
In late 2015, the operations entered a care and maintenance phase during which time production ceased. In 2018, the decision was made to resume production, and since then the mine has been successfully contract operated by Redpath Mining Australia.
Ore is crushed on site before being transported to Mount Isa Mines, where it is blended with ore from George Fisher Mine and processed at the zinc-lead concentrator and smelter.
Sam says the mine continues to be an important asset in the Glencore Zinc Assets Australia portfolio.
“These outcomes were achieved as a result of the operational discipline and strong management shown by the contract mine operator, Redpath Mining Australia, combined with the quality technical support and commercial due diligence provided by the Glencore team.”
“We’re looking forward to continuing our strong production performance into 2022,” Sam says.
The mine is planned to cease mining operations in the coming years and a Detailed Closure Plan (DCP) is being finalised outlining the activities and resources required for progressive rehabilitation, decommissioning and closure of all components of the mine, during operations and post-planned closure of the site.
Part of this closure planning is the progressive rehabilitation, which will ensure the mined land is restored to its original condition, protecting the natural habitats and surrounding ecosystems. Rehabilitation projects include planting vegetation, encouraging the return of local fauna to the area and respecting the cultural heritage of Indigenous people and their connection to the land.