29Metals (ASX:29M) reports conditions have eased and the site team continues to monitor fires in the area following bushfires in the Northwest Queensland region.
Bushfires in the region were proximal to the Capricorn Copper’s mine site from last Friday evening with no health or safety incidents reported.
29Metals has not identified any impact to primary infrastructure such as the processing plant or other surface infrastructure associated with preparedness or capability for treated water releases during the wet season.
Based on initial assessment of impact, damage was contained to pipelines associated with water diversion infrastructure near the southern boundary of the site impacting the ability to pump water from these locations.
The company is assessing damage to this infrastructure to define timing and costs for remediation including impact to 2024 cost guidance for Capricorn Copper.
Queensland copper-gold explorer Renegade Exploration (ASX:RNX) recently announced it had started its latest drilling program of up to 2,000m at its Greater Mongoose prospect within the Cloncurry Project. However, a substantial fire front has opened up south of the Cloncurry townsite and is now within 8km of Renegade’s operations.
All Renegade and drilling personnel are ready to evacuate the townsite or assist with its defence if required. Renegade will provide an update on drilling restart when further information is available.
Write to Adam Orlando at Mining.com.au
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