AAP General News (Australia)
08-02-2006
Tas: Savage River mine to resume full operations
HOBART, Aug 2 AAP - A Tasmanian iron ore mine damaged by fire in June will resume full
operations within a month, without any job losses.
The main processing mill at the Savage River mine on the state's west coast was gutted
by fire, causing $10 million worth of damage and placing 240 jobs in doubt.
But mine manager Ross Carpenter said today all workers had pitched in to refurbish
the mine and ensure their jobs.
"It's been very good," he told ABC radio.
"All the mill operators have been turned over into the refurbishment and clean-up,
so there have been no job losses at all."
Mr Carpenter said half production would resume as early as next week.
The mine's shipping operation at Port Latta would resume soon after.
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KEYWORD: SAVAGE
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