The Van Stone zinc-lead mine in northeastern Washington state produced 1,947.4 tons of zinc concentrate and 702.3 tons of lead concentrate from startup in early March to the end of May.
Equinox Resources (TSE), 60% owner of the operation, reports that the mill is currently processing about 930 tons of ore per day grading 4.2% zinc and 1.8% lead, with concentrates averaging over 63% lead and 52% zinc.
The operation has achieved positive cash flow on a daily basis and as a result, operations have been expensed since June 1.
The final capital cost for the Van Stone mine totalled US$5.36 million, slightly below the budgeted US$5.73 million.
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