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The June quarter marked a “step-change” in the operations of West Wits, CEO and MD Rudi Deysel says, with the 1 West Decline breakthrough achieved at Qala Shallows, in Gauteng. This unlocked access to historically pre-developed stoping areas on 2 Level and higher-grade production zones, requiring only minor modifications to accommodate modern trackless mining vehicles and accelerate production.