Orla Mining Provides Update on Pit Wall Event at Camino Rojo
Orla Mining (TSX: OLA; NYSE: ORLA)
Provided a status update on the recent pit wall event that occurred at its Camino Rojo Oxide Mine in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Camino Rojo experienced an uncontrolled material movement on the north wall on July 23rd resulting in no injuries or equipment damage.
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Orla Mining project panoramic view and location map – Zacatecas State, Mexico – Credits Orla Mining Ltd.
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Orla Mining | TSX : OLA | |
Stage | Development | |
Metals | Gold | |
Market cap | C$4.4 billion @ C$13.35 | |
Location | Mexico + Nevada + Canada | |
Website | www.orlamining.com |
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Comment
Well I have to admit I’m happy and relieved with today’s news release and the small fall in share price.
It could have been worse, and to be honest I thought it might be.
The company have approached this in the right way, and been open and transprent with shareholders, which is the correct and professional way to handle such a situation.
Management deserve credit for their conduct throughout a tough few days in my opinion.
Action plan in place to resume in-pit access, annual guidance updated
Summary Detail
- Pit wall event: Camino Rojo experienced an uncontrolled material movement on the north wall on July 23rd resulting in no injuries or equipment damage.
- Assessment: A geotechnical assessment, supported by third party consultants, has been ongoing which has informed an action plan and safe restart of mining.
- North wall stabilization: A 50–80 metre pushback of the north wall is planned, with a redesigned slope and continuous monitoring to ensure safe operating conditions. Approximately 9.0 Mt of predominantly oxidized material (1:0.9 strip ratio, 0.74 g/t au) is expected to be removed and then crushed and stacked on the heap leach from the north wall.
- No material was lost or sterilized in the pit wall event but rather the update to 2025 guidance is attributed to a deferral of production at Camino Rojo due to grade and recovery mix.
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Jason Simpson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orla stated;
“While the north wall event at Camino Rojo was a temporary setback, it has reinforced the importance of our pit wall monitoring, technical planning, risk management, and operational discipline.
“The team onsite acted quickly before the event to ensure safety.
“Following the event, our broader team, supported by expert consultants, rapidly implemented a comprehensive action plan that prioritizes safety, reinforces slope stability, and allows for continued operations in Mexico, important for all stakeholders.”
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To read the full news release please click HERE
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Pit Wall Event Context
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As reported on July 23, 2025, and updated on July 24, 2025, Camino Rojo experienced an uncontrolled material movement along the temporary north wall of the open pit. Importantly, there were no injuries, equipment damage, or environmental impacts resulting from the event.
Ramp access to the pit remained intact; however, open pit mining operations were temporarily suspended while the Company undertook a geotechnical assessment to support a safe action plan and restart of in-pit mining activities.
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To read the full news release please click HERE
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The live gold price can be found HERE
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Disclosure
At the time of writing the author holds shares in Orla Mining.
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