080121-08MN006-Sabina Hackett River Project Proposal ... - NIRB

Project Descriptionrequire bridge crossing. Considerations will involve determining bridge location andconstruction methods that meet the needs of the Project and protects the aquaticenvironment;• The need for additional infrastructure at the proposed BIPR port site is also beingevaluated as part of the prefeasibility work.Sabina is committed to construct, operate and close a Project that is economically feasible, thatregulatory requirements are met, environmental and social impacts are minimized andopportunities for economic and social development are provided. This commitment will guideadditional prefeasibility studies and alternative assessment.2.11 Summary of Scope of ProjectLocationOpen Pit MiningMain Zone (East and West) and EastCleaver Zone.Underground MiningBoot Lake Zone and Main Zone andEast Cleaver Zone below the pit.Mining Method Conventional truck and shovel. Sub-level open stoping with backfilland/or sub-level caving.Mine Life13.6 yearsProduction Rate (Ore)10,000 t/dProduction Rate (Waste)33,400 t/d LOM averageMillfeed Source 60% 40%Mill Processing Rate10,000 t/dMill Processing MethodStandard grinding and flotation circuitsProductsCopper, Lead, Zinc concentratesTransportation and Logistics A 105 km all-season road construction to Bathurst Inlet Port (23 km mine site toBIPR route connection and 82 km to Bathurst Inlet Port along BIPR road).Concentrate haul will be operated by Sabina.Backhaul supplies and fuel to the mine site.Infrastructure and Site Port Facilities at Bathurst Inlet – Loading/unloading facilities, fuel storage,consumables storage and concentrate storage facilities.Mine Site – Airstrip, power generation, mill and maintenance shop, camp, tailingsmanagement facility, waste rock piles, limited fuel, concentrate and consumablesstorage.Markets and SmelterMainly European and North American Smelters.Potential East Asian Market for Copper and Lead Concentrate.January 2008 Hackett River Project – Project Proposal Sabina Silver CorporationReport Version B.1 2–49 Rescan Environmental Services Ltd. (Proj. #833-2)