Armistice Resources Corp has begun shipping gold-bearing ore from its McGarry Gold Mine for processing by QMX Gold Corp. in Val-d'Or Twp., Que.
“With the construction of an impermeable pad at QMX's facilities now completed, we have initiated shipment of the first 10,000 tonnes of ore from our McGarry mine for processing,” said Todd J. Morgan, CEO and president of Armistice.
The processing agreement with QMX is for a term of at least one year and a minimum of 30,000 tonnes of ore to be delivered by Armistice. The initial shipment by Armistice will be 10,000 tonnes of ore, followed by batches of 5,000 tonnes per month. The milling agreement calls for QMX to provide all the necessary handling, sampling, crushing, grinding, processing, refining, and tailings disposal.
Armistice also has introduced a revised work schedule at the McGarry Mine to enable the company to undertake a maintenance program. While the company is carrying out this maintenance program, crews will continue to work the ore headings and the haulage and hoisting of material that has been stored underground. This will make room for further stope development.
Armistice expects to complete the maintenance program by mid-August. In addition to maintenance on specific equipment, the company will undertake infrastructure improvements primarily focused on improving ventilation.
