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GREAT WESTERN MINERALS GROUP STEENKAMPSKRAAL RARE EARTH MINE SITE REFURBISHMENT PROJECT PROCEEDING ON SCHEDULE
GREAT WESTERN MINERALS GROUP STEENKAMPSKRAAL RARE EARTH MINE SITE REFURBISHMENT PROJECT PROCEEDING ON SCHEDULE.
About this update from Great Western Minerals Group Ltd
[{"type":"text","content":"GREAT WESTERN MINERALS GROUP LTD. TSX Venture Symbol: GWG CUSIP: 39141Y 10 3OTCQX: GWMGF GREAT WESTERN MINERALS GROUP STEENKAMPSKRAAL RARE EARTH MINE SITE REFURBISHMENT PROJECT PROCEEDING ON SCHEDULE August 30, 2011 - Saskatoon, Canada: Great Western Minerals Group (“GWMG”) is pleased to provide an update on the refurbishment of the Steenkampskraal mine shaft and ancillary facilities, all of which is proceeding on schedule. The project, previously announced as being awarded to East Rand Engineering Services, includes the refurbishment of the mine access decline, construction of a head gear and winding house, and the installation of underground infrastructure services such as ventilation fans and underground stores. The safety procedures under which all work at the Steenkampskraal site is conducted were approved in early June. The approval of the two shops chosen by GWMG for steel fabrication work was issued in early July and the fabrication work is now complete. As well, the permanent winder controls are at the 95% completion stage and are on schedule to be finished by September 7. The decline refurbishment is also underway with the first 45 meters of the decline having been cast in concrete. In addition, all of the decline sleepers and rails are on site and the first 45 meters are being installed this week. GWMG President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Engdahl said, “We are very pleased with the progress being made on the refurbishment project and with the work of East Rand Engineering Services. Under the direction of Steenkampskraal Project Director Vincent Mora, we remain right on track to complete this component of the Steenkampskraal project prior to the end of 2011, as scheduled.” Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. is an integrated Rare Earths processor. Its specialty alloys are used in the battery, magnet and aerospace industries. Produced at the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries Less Common Metals Li...