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Weatherly Q4 output drops on higher-than-expected groundwater inflows

Increased groundwater inflow rates have hampered production at the Tschudi openpit copper mine, in Namibia, in the quarter ended June 30. Aim-listed Weatherly International on Friday said the groundwater inflow rates had surpassed the levels forecast in the operation’s bankable feasibility study, necessitating the design, procurement and commissioning of additional groundwater management systems and infrastructure.