Overview
| Status | Care and Maintenance |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
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| Mining Method |
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| Processing |
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The Carahuacra Norte pit has been suspended since 2018. |
Source:
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Glencore has an economic interest in Volcan Compania Minera S.A.A. of 23.3%.
Summary:
In 2014, 2,866 meters were drilled in nine diamond-drill perforations from inside the mine aimed at intercepting the Mary Vein, to delineate new inferred resources with 70 x 70 meter grids at 200 meters below 1,070 level (3,960 masl). The boreholes also intercepted the Ramal Mary and Tensionales veins with positive results in terms of polymetallic mineralization, mainly zinc. The ore potential in Manto Principal has been confirmed with favorable results. Principal has been confirmed with favorable results.
Summary:
The Carahuacra Norte Pit was halted in 2018.
Source:
Summary:
The extracted ore was treated in three concentrator plants: Victoria, Mahr Tunel and Andaychagua, with a total installed capacity of 11,400 tpd.
Combined production numbers are reported under
Yauli Operation
Operational Metrics:
| Metrics | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|
Tonnes processed
| ...... | ...... | 273 kt | 369 kt | 414 kt |
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Daily ore mining rate
| ...... | ...... | | | 1,000 t |
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Reserves at December 31, 2017:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity | Grade |
|
Proven & Probable
|
758 kt
|
Zinc
|
2.56 %
|
|
Proven & Probable
|
758 kt
|
Lead
|
0.7 %
|
|
Proven & Probable
|
758 kt
|
Copper
|
0.01 %
|
|
Proven & Probable
|
758 kt
|
Silver
|
0.96 oz/t
|
|
Measured & Indicated
|
2,320 kt
|
Zinc
|
2.25 %
|
|
Measured & Indicated
|
2,320 kt
|
Lead
|
0.56 %
|
|
Measured & Indicated
|
2,320 kt
|
Copper
|
0.01 %
|
|
Measured & Indicated
|
2,320 kt
|
Silver
|
1.19 oz/t
|
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Inferred
|
1,225 kt
|
Zinc
|
1.96 %
|
|
Inferred
|
1,225 kt
|
Lead
|
0.51 %
|
|
Inferred
|
1,225 kt
|
Copper
|
0.02 %
|
|
Inferred
|
1,225 kt
|
Silver
|
1.18 oz/t
|
Mine Management:
| Job Title | Name | Profile | Ref. Date |
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Oct 7, 2020
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