Mineral Commodities (ASX:MRC) and its empowerment partner, Blue Bantry Investments, have announced a further update on the company's 50% owned subsidiary, Mineral Sands Resources' processing of Inland Strands ore.
Mineral Commodities says its transitioned to 24-hour operations in order to meet the Inland Strands annualised production target of 1.2Mtpa from each Primary Concentrator plant.
It also says this represents a step-change in production capacity on Inland Strands ore as it is expected to increase Tormin production levels and sales revenues.
Mineral Commodities noted improved water recovery from Inland Strands tails dewatering also significantly reduces water demand from the sea-water intake system.