In light of the obstacles that 2020 has presented us all, GS Mining Company is pleased to announce that it has accomplished the following during the third quarter of 2020:
Bates Hunter Mine | Mine Infrastructure Update
For the first time in modern history, the Bates-Hunter mine has a secondary egress, an MSHA requirement and precursor to mining. The water treatment plant has been operating flawlessly and we are now preparing to operate two continuous shifts to double the dewatering capacity and accelerate our rehabilitation to depth.
Bates Hunter Mine | Shaft
- Water maintained at ~370’
- Shaft guides installed to 330’
- Shaft utilities – rehab/repair/relocate
- Hoist rebuild
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- New babbit bearings on main and drive shaft
- New electric drive motor and couplings
- New electric drive and brake controls
- Repaint frame and drum
- Rebuild brake hydraulics
- Successful hoist certification for human transport
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Bates Hunter Mine | Surface Facilities
- Restored Radial Arm Saw for underground timber cutting
- Replaced main ventilation fan
- Prepared surface explosive magazines
Bates Hunter Mine | 240 Level
- Prep for connection by West Hunter shaft sinking crew
- Connection to West Hunter shaft
- Finalize timber support for stoped areas between Bates-Hunter and West Hunter shafts
Bates Hunter Mine | West Hunter
- Break through, 8/9/2020
- Completed 240 Level shaft station
- Begin shaft survey
Becker Bates Mine | Update
Geology | Significance Of Our Assay Results
What is the significance of our assay results and how do those results translate to the profit potential of our operations? Below is a list of the ten "richest" underground (not open pit) mines in the world.
Note that although we speak in terms of ounces per ton, these measurements are all in grams per ton (31.103 grams in a troy ounce). Attached to this document are two results of Bates Hunter assays that were taken to determine gold content in areas in which we were working at the time of the sampling (all of our assay results are available on our website)...
Golden Gilpin Mill | Mill Infrastructure Update
- Mill Equipment
- Flotation Cell disassembly continues
- Western Foundry flot cell test cast inspection
- New tub for rake classifier constructed and installed
- Flotation Cell disassembly continues
- Pilot Mill
- Replaced pilot crusher
- Installation of Gemeni 60 table
- Began size analysis
- Generating material for flotation testing
- Permit
- Received approval for Special Review Use – Q2
- Phase 2 building permit initiation
- Minor Subdivision filed
- Began final site plan, including stormwater, etc.
Clay County Mine | Update
In all, we are thrilled to share our progress with you and look forward to more great news in the coming quarter and 2021!
- Installed additional 40’ of portal culvert
- Backfilled culvert
- Installed final portal doors
- 500’ of air & water line installed
- Underground ventilation bulkhead installed at Gold Ridge shaft
- Preparing for installation of underground explosive magazines
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