Lachlan Star Announces a 48% Increase in Quarter on Quarter Gold Production
PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA -- (Marketwired - July 8, 2013) - Gold miner, Lachlan Star Limited ("Lachlan Star" or the "Company") (ASX:LSA) (TSX:LSA) is pleased to provide the following operational update for the June quarter. Highlights include:
- Gold production increased 48% quarter on quarter to 16,160 ounces of gold in the June quarter, a record under the Company's ownership;
- Gold stacked increased 16% quarter on quarter to 20,751 ounces in the June quarter, a record under the Company's ownership;
- Stacked grade increased by 5% quarter on quarter to 0.52 g/t Au;
- Mined ore grade increased by 19% quarter on quarter to 0.58 g/t Au;
- Average stacking rate in the month of June increased to over 15,671 tpd with 470,141 tonnes of ore stacked, a record under the Company's ownership;
- Waste to ore ratio reduced by 8% quarter on quarter to 2.49:1, the lowest under the Company's ownership;
- Total mining movement reduced by 19% quarter on quarter.
To view the full announcement, please click the link below:
http://www.lachlanstar.com.au/images/LSAOperationsUpdate130708.pdf
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Contact Information
Lachlan Star Limited
Sarah Beardmore
+61(8) 9481 6006
sarah.beardmore@lachlanstar.com.au
www.lachlanstar.com.au