HudBay to Re-Start Chisel North Mine and Snow Lake Concentrator

October 30, 2009 Filed Under: Zinc Mining  
HudBay to Re-Start Chisel North Mine and Snow Lake Concentrator

HudBay Minerals Inc. announced that it will re-start operations at its Chisel North mine and concentrator in Snow Lake, Manitoba effective immediately, with full production expected in the second quarter of 2010. The re-start of operations at Snow Lake is expected to provide approximately 30,000 tonnes of zinc concentrate feed to the company’s Flin Flon zinc plant annually. The capital costs... 

HudBay to Suspend Operations at Its Chisel North Mine and Snow Lake Concentrator

January 10, 2009 Filed Under: Copper Mining, Precious Metal, Zinc Mining  
HudBay to Suspend Operations at Its Chisel North Mine and Snow Lake Concentrator

HudBay Minerals Inc. has determined that it will suspend operations at its Chisel North mine and concentrator in Snow Lake, Manitoba due to depressed prices of base metals, and the economic downturn. The company will place both the mine and concentrator under care and maintenance until economic conditions warrant re-evaluation. “We recognize this will be difficult for Snow Lake, and we’re...