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Newfield readies Sierra Leone mine for first diamonds

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Newfield Resources is pulling out all stops at its Tongo mine development in Sierra Leone as it gets set for a first run of diamonds. 845m of underground has now been dug and a return air way shaft is getting tantalisingly close to its targeted level. The Kundu decline is about to access the first mining level with services such as power, air and water pump stations constructed along the way.

Development of the return air way continued towards the ventilation shaft with only 46m remaining before the ventilation raise is reached. The raise is designed to be 2m by 2m in diameter with a staircase from the return airway to the surface to provide an escape route for mine personnel.

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