Polyus to add fifth mill at Blagodatnoye

Russian gold producer plans to go ahead with construction of a new mill at the Blagodatnoye complex following a feasibility study.

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The grade in ore processed at Mill-5 is expected to average 1.4 gram per tonne

The study found that the mill, which will be commissioned by 2025, would be beneficial as the long-term development of Blagodatnoye will involve continued open-pit mining down to the bottom elevation