Plomosas base metals restart project, Mexico
Name of the Project
Plomosas base metals restart project.
Location
Mexico.
Client
Consolidated Zinc.
Project Description
A scoping study into restarting mining at the Plomosas mine has been completed, with positive results at the base case level, as well as in several potential areas where returns might be improved. The study has focused on mining the Tres Amigos resource on Level 5 – which has a total mineral resource of 544 000 t grading 11.2% zinc, 2.1% lead and 13.9 g/t silver – using existing infrastructure.
The Tres Amigos resource has been prioritised, owing to its proximity to the surface, the ability to immediately access the ore through existing infrastructure, the high metallurgical recoveries previously identified and the high-quality concentrate, established through testwork, that can be obtained.
The strategy underpinning the scoping study is to recommission the mine and the processing plant, with an early start-up at Tres Amigos, while optimising and drilling to expand the remaining resource to provide higher-grade mill feed from years 2 and 3 onwards.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Consolidated Zinc aims to focus on optimising the study outputs, particularly through the addition of new ore sources from within the Plomosas mine area and completing the permitting required to start construction and production.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Consolidated Zinc, tel +61 8 9322 3406, fax +61 8 9320 7501 or email info@conzinc.com.au.
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