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Tough quarter leads to Blackham guidance cut

BLACKHAM Resources’ warnings about lower production due to cyclonic activity in Western Australia’s north, equipment issues, and shortages of qualified operators, have been borne out with an expected slump in production for the March quarter, and considerably higher costs, dragging down full-year guidance.

 Blackham suffered more setbacks at Wiluna, but believes it has finally turned a corner.

Blackham suffered more setbacks at Wiluna, but believes it has finally turned a corner.

Gold production fell from 20,003 ounces at all-in sustaining costs of A$1527/oz in the December quarter to 12,950oz at $2287/oz for the March quarter.   The good news is that the Australian gold price...

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