Polymetal flexes processing muscles with Blackham deal

Reprinted from Mining-Journal.com

Polymetal will use its pressure oxidation (POX) facilities in south east Russia to process refactory gold mined in Western Australia by Blackham Resources under an agreement that constitutes a statement of strategic intent by the Russian miner.

Polymetal’s CEO Vitaly Nesis told Mining Journal the deal, unveiled early today, envisioned “up to 70,000 ounces per year”, although the amount will depend on production levels at Blackham’s Wiluna>>