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Çopler construction proceeds on schedule
Çopler construction proceeds on schedule
About this update from Allied Strategic Resources Corp
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nJan. 11, 2010 (Canada NewsWire Group) -- TORONTO, Jan. 11 /CNW/ -- Anatolia Minerals Development Limited (\"Anatolia\" or the \"Company\") (TSX:ANO) announces an update of construction and development activities at the Çopler Gold Mine in Turkey. Please visit our website at www.anatoliaminerals.com for recent construction photos.Edward Dowling, President and CEO of Anatolia Minerals commented, \"Solid progress is being made against the Çopler development plan on all fronts and the start of mining during December was a seminal event for the Company. The volume of activity on site continues to increase and we are appreciative of the cooperation and working relationships with our construction and local community partners. Extra resources are being brought to bear where warranted to accelerate the schedule for the planned first gold pour in the fourth quarter of 2010.\"CONSTRUCTIONCritical path items are on schedule with no recorded lost time accidents during the fourth quarter 2009. Winter weather, so far, has been favorable with relatively mild temperatures experienced at the Çopler site and no significant snowfalls. The favorable weather has allowed the filling and compacting of the sub-grade for Cell 1 of the heap leach pad to continue uninterrupted. Earthworks contractors have been working an extended shift to maximize daylight hours and a second shift was implemented January 4th on tasks which can be undertaken safely at night.The vertical excavation of approximately 23 meters for the foundations of the primary crusher is complete. The concrete batch plant has been commissioned and the concrete contractor is scheduled to mobilize to site this month to commence forming and pouring the primary crusher foundations.Final shipments of the ADR plant are scheduled to arrive on site during the first quarter 2010.Mining commenced during December 2009 in the Manganese Pit area with ore being stockpiled ahead of the primary crusher. Barren rock is being used for leach pad sub-grade fill and other construction requirements. The explosives' magazine is complete, fully permitted and is being used in mining activities. The assay lab has been commissioned.The main power line is being partially rerouted to avoid unfavorable ground conditions in a short section west of the property, and final feeder connections are being ...