Kidd Mine located in Timmins, Ontario is the deepest base metal mining operation in the world with active mining taking place at 9,600 feet and the shaft bottom is currently at 9,889 feet, more than three kilometres deep.
Kidd
Ore Reserves are based on the approved mining plan to 2,940 m (9,600 ft) depth. The current extraction method at Kidd Mine is sublevel open stoping.
Mine 5
Mine 5 is the down dip extension of the Kidd Mine deposit. Ore Reserves are based on the portion of the approved mining plan from 2,940 m to 3,020 m (Level 9800 and Level 9900) that lies within the remaining Kidd Mine life. Mineral Resources are reported from 2,940 m to 3,430 m (9800 ft to 11,200 ft) depth. Additional mineralisation continuity is identified to 3,840 m (12,600 ft) depth.
Lafarge has operated the paste plant since 2004. Over time the operational capacity has expanded resulting in increased reliability, decreased cost per tonne, and greater throughput. Lafarge’s backfill support services including processing and delivery of sand and tailings resulted in significant cost savings for the mine. Lafarge also provided a custom designed paste - TerraFlow ™ 90.
Extracting ore at 3km below the earth's surface requires the development and application of innovative processes, methods and technologies that are unique in the global mining sector:
- Cold stope system decreases temperatures at lower levels, and reduces electricity consu ........
