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Peru
Atacocha Mine

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72 km S from Huanuco, Peru

  Regional Office:
Av. Circunvalación del Golf los Incas 170 Santiago de Surco
Lima
Peru
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Overview

StageProduction
Mine TypeOpen Pit & Underground
Commodities
  • Zinc
  • Lead
  • Copper
  • Silver
  • Gold
Mining Method
  • Truck & Shovel / Loader
  • Overhand Cut & Fill
  • Sub-level stoping
  • Dry waste backfill
  • Hydraulic backfill
Processing
  • Vacuum filtration
  • Dewatering
  • Flotation
Mine Life2025
The Atacocha site includes two mines: the Atacocha underground mine and the San Gerardo open pit mine. The underground mine is currently suspended, but mining continues in the San Gerardo open pit mine.
Latest NewsNexa Resources Announces 2021 Year-End Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources     March 17, 2022


Owners

Source: p. 9, 30, 50, 84
CompanyInterestOwnership
Nexa Resources S.A. 75.96 % Indirect
Nexa Resources Atacocha S.A.A. (operator) 100 % Direct
The mine is wholly-owned and operated by Nexa Resources Atacocha S.A.A., which is controlled 91% by Nexa Resources El Pornevir S.A.C., a 99.99% subsidiary of Nexa Resources Peru S.A.A.

Nexa Resources S.A. owns 83.55% interest in Nexa Peru and therefore holds 75.96% of Atacocha mine.

Deposit Type

  • Vein / narrow vein
  • Skarn
  • Replacement


Summary:

The Atacocha property is situated in the Pasco region of the Western Cordillera of the Andes mountain range in central Peru, within the Eocene-Miocene Polymetallic, and Miocene Au-Ag Epithermal Belts.

Within the property area the stratigraphic units of primary interest are the Chambara´ Aramachay and Condorsinga formations, as well as other undifferentiated limestone units of the Pucara´ Group, the Goyllarisquizga formation, and stratigraphically overlying basalt layers. Intrusive rocks within the property are variably porphyritic dacite to quartz diorite with hornblende and biotite phenocrysts. Dacitic dikes are sub-divided into 2 units: porphyritic with feldspar phenocrysts and little quartz restricted to the groundmass; and porphyritic with abundant quartz phenocrysts, with minor biotite and hornblende. These dacitic dikes generally trend north-south, and are observed in 3 areas: Santa Ba´rbara/central, south along/parallel to the Atacocha Fault, and south of Section 3. The intrusive suite is part of the Milpo-Atacocha-Vinchos, age dated to 29-26 Ma. The Santa Ba´rbara and San Gerardo stocks are two principal intrusive units within the property.

At Atacocha, mineralization is characterized as either a skarn-, replacement- or hydrothermal vein/brecciastyle mineralization. Skarn-related mineralization generally spatially associated with either the Santa Barbara stock or San Gerardo stock is paragenetically earlier, followed by the hydrothermal mineralization. Garnet-skarn related mineralization is associated with Zn, Pb, Ag, and Bi occurring within the Pucara Group sediments around the Santa Ba´rbara stock. Replacement-style mineralization as well as low-temperature hydrothermal veins and polymitic breccias comprising a Ag, Pb, Zn mineral assemblage, occurs between the San Gerardo stock and Fault (or Falla) 1, which are also characterized by Mn-skarn, and silica-sericite-halloysite alteration.

Skarn-related mineralization is characterized by pyrite, chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena, with lesser bismuthinite and a variety of sulfosalts (Bi-bearing) and pyrrhotite, bornite, and covellite at lower elevation. Molybdenite may occur proximal to the skarn-related mineralization. Elevated Bi and Au are reported to be associated with skarn-related mineralization. Veins and veinlets with pyrite, chalcopyrite, sphalerite, galena, with quartz and carbonate occur within marble units, and are spatially associated with skarn bodies. Replacement bodies comprising of pyrite, sphalerite, galena, chalcopyrite, and possibly other fine undistinguished sulfides occur within garnet-skarn, marble, and silicified zones. Breccias have been grouped in to either Ag-Pb-Zn hydrothermal breccias or siliceous breccias based on their mineralogical assemblages, and textural characteristics.

Three types of mineral deposits are recognized at Atacocha, described as either: Skarn (Exo and Endo Skarn); Replacement (Lithological and structurally controlled); or Hydrothermal veins (and collapse breccias).


Mining Methods

  • Truck & Shovel / Loader
  • Overhand Cut & Fill
  • Sub-level stoping
  • Dry waste backfill
  • Hydraulic backfill


Summary:

Atacocha operates two mines: the Atacocha underground mine and the San Gerardo open pit mine. The underground mine is currently suspended, but mining continues in the San Gerardo open pit mine.

San Gerardo is an open pit operation located at the top of mineralized zone, and is mined by 6 m high benches. Since the temporally suspension of Atacocha underground mine, the open pit production is responsible by the metallurgical plant feed. Operations are carried out by contractor with a mining fleet that allows selectivity in the loading process.

The Atacocha underground mine is mined by the overhand Cut & Fill (C&F) and sublevel stoping (SLS) mining methods. C&F stopes are 20 m high consisting of 4 m high cuts and a minimum mining width of 4 m. C&F stopes are located 55 m from the main ramps and accessed by stope access ramps with grades varying from -15% to +15%. Production is achieved by horizontal drill and blast, and backfilled using unconsolidated waste fill or hydraulic backfill. The SLS mining method has demonstrated increased productivities and reduced unit costs as compared to the C&F mining method. SLS stopes are located a minimum of 40m from infrastructure, are 20 m high, 30 m long and have a minimum mining width of 4 m. Production is achieved by vertical blastholes, and backfilled using unconsolidated waste fill.


Crushing and Grinding
Flow Sheet: Source
Crusher / Mill TypeModelSizePowerQuantity
Jaw crusher ....................... Subscription required 200 HP 1
Cone crusher ....................... Subscription required 400 HP 1
Cone crusher ....................... Subscription required 500 HP 1
Ball mill 8' x 10' 420 HP 2
Ball mill 8' x 10' 400 HP 1
Ball mill 8' x 10' 450 HP 1
Ball mill 8' x 5' 200 HP 2

Summary:

Both underground and open pit mines deliver ROM to the crushing plant. The three-stage crushing plant consist of a primary jaw crusher operating in open circuit followed by a secondary stage in open circuit with pre-classification, and the third stage operating in closed-circuit with vibrating screens to produce a particle size of approximately 3/8”.

A grinding plant using conventional ball mill receive the crushed product and target a final particle size of 51% - 200#. A primary grinding stage operates six parallel ball mills, each one operating in closedcircuit with hydrocyclones. The product from the grinding stage feeds the multi-stage differential flotation circuit.


Processing

  • Vacuum filtration
  • Dewatering
  • Flotation

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Summary:

The Atacocha concentrator utilizes a conventional crushing, grinding, and sequential flotation scheme to produce lead and zinc concentrates with an average daily processing rate of approximately 4,300 tonnes. A flashflotation step is included in the grinding circuit that recovers lead at a grade sufficiently high to report directly to the final lead concentrate. The majority of gold and silver report are into the lead concentrate. Despite the plant having capacity to produce copper concentrate, the circuit of the plant has been disabled and the Atacocha metallurgical plant produces only zinc and lead concentrates.

Description (2017)
The first flotation circuit collects a bulk lead/copper concentrate that is then subject to differential flotation to collect lead minerals as concentrate and copper minerals as tails, finally each stream is individually cleaned in multiple flotation stages to produce final concentrates that are stored in their respective thickeners.
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Recoveries & Grades:

CommodityParameter20212020201920182017
Zinc Recovery Rate, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required77.979
Zinc Head Grade, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required1.431.43
Zinc Concentrate Grade, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required5051.4
Lead Recovery Rate, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required85.386.7
Lead Head Grade, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required1.181.22
Lead Concentrate Grade, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required55.355.8
Silver Recovery Rate, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required
Silver Head Grade, oz/t  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required1.421.43
Silver Concentrate Grade, oz/t  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required
Gold Recovery Rate, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required
Gold Head Grade, oz/t  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required0.0150.019
Gold Concentrate Grade, oz/t  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required
Copper Head Grade, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required0.10.09
Copper Recovery Rate, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required9.618.46
Copper Concentrate Grade, %  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required20.718.8

Production:

CommodityUnits202220212020201920182017
Zinc t  ......  Subscription required ^  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required17,32316,950
Lead t  ......  Subscription required ^  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required
Silver koz  ......  Subscription required ^  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required
Gold oz  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required
Zinc Equivalent M lbs  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required
Copper t  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required
All production numbers are expressed as metal in concentrate. ^ Guidance / Forecast.
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Operational Metrics:

Metrics20212020201920182017
Tonnes processed  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required1,505 kt1,551 kt1,507 kt
Daily processing capacity  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required4,500 t4,500 t4,500 t
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Reserves at December 31, 2021:
Underground:
Mineral Resources are estimated at a NSR cut-off value of US$ 63.68/t for C&F resources shapes.
Mineral Resources are estimated using average long-term metal prices of Zn: US$3,130.52/t (US$1.42/lb), Pb: US$2,296.79/t (US$1.04/lb); Cu: US$8,381.50/t (US$3.80/lb) and Ag: US$22.63/oz.
Open Pit:
Mineral Resources are estimated at a NSR cut-off value of US$18.17/t. Some marginal material with cut-off value of US$15.66/t was included.
Mineral Resources are estimated using average long-term metal prices of Zn: US$3,130.52/t (US$1.42/lb), Pb: US$2,296.79/t (US$1.04/lb); Cu: US$8,381.50/t (US$3.80/lb); Au: US$1,672.24/oz; and Ag: US$22.63/oz.

CategoryOreTypeTonnage CommodityGradeContained Metal
Measured In-Situ (OP) 3.28 Mt Zinc 1.1 % 36.1 kt
Measured In-Situ (UG) 3.79 Mt Zinc 4.87 % 184.6 kt
Measured In-Situ (OP) 3.28 Mt Lead 0.81 % 26.6 kt
Measured In-Situ (UG) 3.79 Mt Lead 1.98 % 75 kt
Measured In-Situ (OP) 3.28 Mt Silver 28.9 g/t 3,048 koz
Measured In-Situ (UG) 3.79 Mt Silver 101.1 g/t 12,319 koz
Measured In-Situ (OP) 3.28 Mt Gold 0.21 g/t 22.1 koz
Indicated In-Situ (OP) 8.16 Mt Zinc 1.07 % 87.3 kt
Indicated In-Situ (UG) 4.38 Mt Zinc 4.14 % 181.3 kt
Indicated In-Situ (OP) 8.16 Mt Lead 0.94 % 76.7 kt
Indicated In-Situ (UG) 4.38 Mt Lead 1.41 % 61.8 kt
Indicated In-Situ (OP) 8.16 Mt Silver 30.8 g/t 8,080 koz
Indicated In-Situ (UG) 4.38 Mt Silver 75.6 g/t 10,643 koz
Indicated In-Situ (OP) 8.16 Mt Gold 0.18 g/t 47.2 koz
Measured & Indicated In-Situ (OP) 11.44 Mt Zinc 1.08 % 123.4 kt
Measured & Indicated In-Situ (UG) 8.17 Mt Zinc 4.48 % 365.9 kt
Measured & Indicated In-Situ (OP) 11.44 Mt Lead 0.9 % 103.3 kt
Measured & Indicated In-Situ (UG) 8.17 Mt Lead 1.67 % 136.8 kt
Measured & Indicated In-Situ (OP) 11.44 Mt Silver 30.3 g/t 11,128 koz
Measured & Indicated In-Situ (UG) 8.17 Mt Silver 87.4 g/t 22,962 koz
Measured & Indicated In-Situ (OP) 11.44 Mt Gold 0.19 g/t 69.3 koz
Inferred In-Situ (OP) 2 Mt Zinc 0.93 % 18.6 kt
Inferred In-Situ (UG) 8.15 Mt Zinc 4.43 % 361 kt
Inferred In-Situ (OP) 2 Mt Lead 0.92 % 18.4 kt
Inferred In-Situ (UG) 8.15 Mt Lead 1.25 % 101.9 kt
Inferred In-Situ (OP) 2 Mt Silver 32 g/t 2,058 koz
Inferred In-Situ (UG) 8.15 Mt Silver 81.8 g/t 21,434 koz
Inferred In-Situ (OP) 2 Mt Gold 0.26 g/t 16.7 koz

Commodity Production Costs:

CommodityUnits20212020201920182017
Cash costs (sold) Zinc USD  ......  Subscription required†  ......  Subscription required†  ......  Subscription required† 0.51 / lb† -0.09 / lb†
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† Net of By-Product.
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Operating Costs:

Units20212020201920182017
Total operating costs ($/t milled) USD 32.433.250.84442.8

Financials:

Units20212020201920182017
Sustaining costs M USD  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required16.9   5.9  
Capital expenditures M USD  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required16.9   5.9  
Revenue M USD  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required90.1   112  
Operating Income M USD  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required0.3   16  
After-tax Income M USD  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required-2.1   10.7  
EBITDA M USD  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required  ......  Subscription required12.8   29.3  
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Heavy Mobile Equipment as of March 22, 2019:
HME TypeModelSizeQuantityLeased or
Contractor
Dozer ....................... Subscription required ....................... Subscription required Leased
Dozer ....................... Subscription required ....................... Subscription required Leased
Drill ....................... Subscription required ....................... Subscription required Leased
Drill ....................... Subscription required ....................... Subscription required Leased
Excavator ....................... Subscription required ....................... Subscription required Leased
Excavator ....................... Subscription required ....................... Subscription required Leased
Grader ....................... Subscription required ....................... Subscription required Leased
Loader (FEL) ....................... Subscription required ....................... Subscription required Leased
Truck (haul) ....................... Subscription required 15 cu. m ....................... Subscription required Leased
Truck (haul) ....................... Subscription required 20 cu. m ....................... Subscription required Leased
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Mine Management:

Job TitleNameProfileRef. Date
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Staff:

EmployeesContractorsTotal WorkforceYear
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Corporate Filings & Presentations:

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Annual Report 2018
Annual Report 2018
Annual Report 2018
Financial Review 2018
Form 20-F 2018
Quarterly Report 2018
Annual Report 2017
Annual Report 2017
Technical Report 2017
Annual Report 2016
Annual Report 2016
Annual Report 2015
Financial Review 2015
Other 1955
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News:

NewsDate
Nexa Resources Announces 2021 Year-End Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resources March 17, 2022
Nexa Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results including Adjusted EBITDA Record of US$704 Million February 15, 2022
Nexa Meets 2021 Production and Sales Guidance, and Announces 4Q21 and 2021 Operational Results February 3, 2022

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