infrastructural upgrades that have
been pivotal in the mine’s rejuvenation.
“It’s a good example of the ways that
our team is strategizing as it looks to
find high-grade material to bring into
the mine plan as soon as possible,”
says Buncic.
In the long term, Buncic stresses
that Ascendant’s commitment to
maximizing the value of El Mochito
is far from over. Whilst maintaining
the production rates it has achieved,
continuing to seek out high-grade
ore bodies and evaluating areas where
costs can be saved, Ascendant is
“In 2017, we
renegotiated
our collective
bargaining
agreement with
the workers’
union, which
had been long
overdue”
—
Chris Buncic,
President, CEO and Co-Founder,
Ascendant Resources353http://www.businesschief.com