Hayden Bairstow's questions to MAC Copper Ltd (MTAL) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
Hayden Bairstow of Argonaut asked for an update on trucking capacity, which has been a limiting factor, and how the company plans to increase tonnes hauled. He also sought to clarify if the zinc mineralization would interfere with the development of the QTS South Upper ore body.
Answer
Executive Michael James McMullen emphasized the focus is on trucking higher-grade material by improving dilution control, rather than just increasing total volume. He noted that initiatives like double lift stopes are improving efficiency. He also confirmed the zinc lens is separate and the QTS South Upper mine plan specifically excludes it, so there is no interference and the zinc will be upside.