LHD surfacing from port hole

These photo's were supplied by "CK" 22/02/08

" While I never had the pleasure of working at Crofty (Graduated from CSM in 2000), living near the mine all of my life, I have always taken a keen interest in what is happening there.  In response to what is the progress, while I cannot give specifics, as I do not work there and as such am not privy to information, I can say what I have seen, and it is quite impressive"-

 They appear to be advancing several (The only explanation I can think for the amount of rock being bought to surface) drives, some of it in pretty abysmal looking ground, using an array of modern equipment including: -

 1 x Twin Boom Atlas Copco E/H Jumbo (Brand New)
 1 x Twin Boom Tamrock E/H Jumbo (Refurb)
 1 x Single Boom Tamrock Pneumatic Jumbo (Refurb)
 2 x 15 Tonne GHH Dump Trucks (Brand New)
 1 x 10 Tonne Atlas Copco LHD (Brand New)
 1 x 1.5 Tonne GHH LHD (Brand New)
 1 x Eimco LHD (Refurb) Approx 4 Tonne
 1 x Toro LHD (Refurb) Approx 1.5 Tonne
 1 x 1.5 Tonne LHD (Refurb) 1.5 Tonne

 "I would guess they are advancing each face at an average of 6m per day, judging by the amount of waste being produced - if only it were ore, but I dare say that will come!
 I see this week they have been installing some pretty big auxiliary fans underground, but with the amount of Diesel plant, it would need it! Especially with primary access appearing to be by Hi-Lux!  Definitely more comfortable than the Cage!
 Regarding the underground progress, I know they have now linked the decline to NCK shaft and New Engine Shaft (With the Alimak) and I believe they are also linking to middle engine shaft (Near the old magazine) - As to where the main target is - who knows?  I have some theories, but that would be pure speculation!  I guess we will find out more in July/August when the due diligence process is complete.
 
 Although as I said I don't know specifics, I hope the above gives you all an idea of what is going on."