Poplar Grove Operations Update

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Apr 12, 2019
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  • Underground mining progressing well, with the coal face and roof support operations performing as expected. The mine development contractor has demobilised.
  • Initial RoM coal volumes being brought to the surface are lower than forecast due to a new MSHA directive limiting operations to one loader.
  • Consequently, the Company has decided to bring forward installation of the slope conveyor.
  • Due to the installation of the slope conveyor first coal sales are now expected to be in the week of April 22.
  • Despite delaying first coal sales, bringing forward installation of the slope conveyor will eliminate the haulage bottleneck currently limiting the mine's production ramp-up.
  • Underground connection to the intake ventilation shaft will be made this week, allowing the establishment of the permanent ventilation system.