Metro Mining provides construction update for Bauxite Hills project

<p>Metro Mining Limited is pleased to provide a construction update for the Bauxite Hills project, which is now fully funded through to the commencement of production.</p> <p>&nbsp;SAB Mining has been mobilised to site to commence civil works. SAB&rsquo;s initial focus will be at the Port area, preparing the site for marine infrastructure. After this, SAB will then commence upgrades of the existing roads, and construction of new haul roads.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/Metro-Mining-PR-stock-tractor-855x0-c-default.jpg" alt="news" width="488" height="300" /></p> <p>The fabrication of the BLF jetty piles and structural steel has been completed in China and is currently being shipped to Australia. The tug and barge fleet provided by Transhipment Services Australia (TSA) has being mobilised and on route to site will pick up piles, steel and other equipment. A separate barge will be set up for marine piling works.</p> <p>Once at site, the jetty piles and steel headstocks will be installed in the Skardon River by Foreshore Marine QLD. Concurrently, the Barge Loading Facility conveyor system is being designed and managed by Process 26 and fabricated in Cairns by CSF Steel Fabricators. Once complete it will be shipped to site for installation.</p> <p>Construction of the Bauxite Hills accommodation village is also progressing well. Twelve bunk-houses have already completed and will be mobilised to site early to provide additional accommodation during construction.</p> <p>{googleAdsense}</p> <p>The port area has been cleared and ready for construction of the Barge Loading Facility. Much of the on-site infrastructure has been incorporated into the project design including utilising existing buildings for the laboratory, warehouse, maintenance facilities, and offices. Existing tanks will be used for water storage.</p> <p>Metro is also focussed on providing employment opportunities through the company and its contractors for the traditional owners of the land, the Ankamuthi people, and the greater indigenous community. Based on current personnel on site, Metro has achieved Indigenous employment of 25%.</p> <p>Metro&rsquo;s Managing Director, Simon Finnis, said: &ldquo;This is an exciting time for Metro and our shareholders. The company has entered the execution phase and we are committed to delivering the Bauxite Hills mine on time and on budget.&nbsp;</p>