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Southern Mining Area Decline, Australia

9th May 2025

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Southern Mining Area Decline (SMAD).

Location
South Australia.

Project Owner/s
Australian multinational mining and metals public company BHP.

Project Description
The underground development at Olympic Dam will enable a new surface access decline.

The SMAD will unlock up to 2.5-million tonnes a year of additional vertical capacity and support future mine expansion options.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
About $200-million.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be completed in the 2028 financial year.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not disclosed.

Contact Details for Project Information
BHP (Olympic dam head office), tel +61 8 6718 8888.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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