Despite a major power outage in February and some freezing of some mill infrastructure, the Red Chris mine had first quarter 2021 production of 15.9 million lb.
On March 31, 2021, Newcrest reported total resources of 980 million measured and indicated tonnes at 0.38% copper and 0.41 g/t gold.
The construction of the portal and surface infrastructure for an exploration decline into the East zone is progressing well, Imperial reported.