09:47 AM EST - Golden Star Resources : has secured the necessary permits to develop open pit operations at its Prestea Mine. The surface deposits to the south of the Prestea underground mine are host to 122,000 ounces of non-refractory Mineral Reserves at an average grade of 2.24 g/t Au. These surface operations are expected to be in production by the end of 2015, a year earlier than production from Prestea was initially anticipated. Combined with the redevelopment of underground operations, Prestea has the potential to deliver in excess of five years of low cost production. Golden Star Resources
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