Labour shortages bedevil Darlot's outlook

WESTERN Australia’s gold sector continues to suffer under machine operator and labour shortages now prevalent across the mining industry, with Red 5 blaming the issues for the latest production downgrade at its mainstay Darlot operation.

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Darlot is facing labour shortages

Red 5 expects Darlot to produce between 13,000-17,000 ounces in the June quarter, down from a planned 19,000-24,000oz.
 
The warning sent the shares plunging 10% to A17.5c.