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Oposura exceeding Azure's expectations

Azure Minerals’ move to producer status is underway with the completion of its starter pit at Oposura in Mexico. The junior said significantly more ore was removed at far higher grades than expected, based on the resource model.

Michael Quinn
Azure's starter pit at Oposura in Mexico

Azure's starter pit at Oposura in Mexico

The phase one mining program recovered around 6,100 tonnes of ore with grades at 13.4% zinc and 10.7% lead. Tonnage and grades were "well above initial expectations", the company said. It had expected...

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