Zone II Production Commenced

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Griffin Mining Limited has announced the commencement of production in Zone II at its Caijiaying Mine on April 20, 2026, following the successful completion of all mandated mine development, including 19.4 kilometres of mine development and 625 metres of ventilation shafts by April 15, 2026. This significant milestone ensures a continuous ore supply from Zone II until the current mining license expires in 2054, providing a second source of ore for the mine.

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Griffin Mining Limited
21 April 2026
 

           

 

8th Floor, 54 Jermyn Street, London, SW1Y 6LX. United Kingdom

Telephone: + 44 (0)20 7629 7772  Facsimile:  + 44 (0)20 7629 7773

Email: griffin@griffinmining.com

 

 

21st April 2026

 

Zone II Production Commenced

 

 

Griffin Mining Limited ("Griffin" or the "Company) is extremely pleased to announce that the first production blast in Zone II was successfully completed on the 20th April 2026 marking a key milestone in the commissioning and final safety approval process of Zone II in accordance with governing Chinese regulations. All statutory mandated  mine development, totalling 19.4 kilometres and ventilation shafts totalling 625 metres, were completed on the 15th April 2026. Ore is now expected to be mined continuously from Zone II for the duration of the current mining licence running to 2054.

 

 

Chairman's Statement

 

Chairman Mladen Ninkov commented, "This is a proud and momentous day for the Company, it's shareholders, the Caijiaying Mine and it's staff and contractors. It's importance cannot be overstated as the Caijiaying Mine moves to a second source of ore to 2054. I am delighted for all concerned"

 

 

 

 

Further information

 

Griffin Mining Limited

Mladen Ninkov - Chairman                                                              Telephone: +44(0)20 7629 7772

Roger Goodwin - Finance Director

 

Panmure Liberum Limited - Nominated Adviser & Joint Broker           Telephone: +44 (0)20 7886 2500

             James Sinclair-Ford

              Zak Wadud

 

Berenberg - Joint Broker                                                                          Telephone: +44(0)20 3207 7800

             Matthew Armitt

Jennifer Lee

 

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