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[QUOTE="Shamiso, post: 83686, member: 160"]
Caledonia Mining is throwing a huge chunk of cash at its next gold project. The company allocated over one hundred sixty million dollars for capital expenditures, with most funds directed to develop the massive Bilboes Gold Project. This site holds proven and probable reserves measuring nearly two million ounces of gold. The total development cost for Bilboes is projected at five hundred eighty-four million dollars.

Current operations at the Blanket Mine require sustaining capital of roughly twenty-six million dollars. Another three point eight million is earmarked for exploration at the Motapa site. The company noted potential additional spending to address persistent power reliability issues at Blanket, which currently requires backup diesel generators.

The Blanket Mine recently produced over seventy-six thousand ounces of gold. The production target for the upcoming period is set between seventy-two and seventy-six thousand five hundred ounces. Company CEO Mark Learmonth stated the budget reflects a commitment to core operations and future growth. The plan prioritizes operational safety, long-term value, and consistent production across all sites.
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