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Curragh production plunges 30% on geology and equipment setbacks

During the quarter it continued to lower the cost base of the business by removing fleets

The waste movement per truck and excavator fleet improved in the September quarter compared to the June quarter.

The waste movement per truck and excavator fleet improved in the September quarter compared to the June quarter. | Credits: Coronado

Unexpected geological conditions and bucketwheel and conveyor repairs at at Coronado's Curragh mine in Queensland contributed to the company reporting a 30.8% decline in quarterly run-of-mine production...

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