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Article: Xstrata Copper Launches Kidd Creek Expansion Project

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Engineering and Mining Journal
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September 1, 2008
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The deepest base metal mine pursues operational efficiencies

Xstrata Copper recently announced that it would invest an additional C$121 million to take the Kidd Creek mine deeper and extend its life. Located near Timmins, Ontario, Canada, Kidd Creek is already the world's deepest base metal mine. This investment will extend the mining zone at the Mine D Project from 9100 to 9500 level (Stage 2), improving the mine's production profile by adding 3.4 million metric tons (mt) of ore to the mining plan and extending the mine life by one year to 2017.

"The investment reflects Xstrata Copper's commitment to the sustainability of the Kidd Creek mine and the Timmins community and its business ...

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