Overview
| Status | Care and Maintenance |
| Mine Type | Open Pit |
| Commodities |
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| Mining Method |
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| Production Start | ...  |
The Carahuacra Norte pit has been suspended since 2018; however, conceptual studies are being carried out for the tailings deposit. |
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Volcan Compañía Minera S.A.A. is a subsidiary of Glencore AG, which is a subsidiary of Glencore Plc., owner of 63% of common class A voting shares and an economic interest of 23%, excluding treasury shares.
Volcan Compañía Minera S.A.A. and Subsidiaries engaged in the mining sector operate the mining units of Yauli.
In Q4 2022, Glencore commenced a process exploring the possible disposal of its 23.3% economic interest in Volcan.
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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.
Andaychagua's processing plant include grinding circuit consist of primary ball mills #1, 2 (10.5 'x 14', 8 'x 10') and secondary grinding ball mill (7’ x 12’).
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Reserves at December 31, 2017:
| Category | Tonnage | Commodity | Grade |
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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
|
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Measured & Indicated
|
2,320 kt
|
Zinc
|
2.25 %
|
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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
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Zinc
|
1.96 %
|
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Inferred
|
1,225 kt
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Lead
|
0.51 %
|
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Inferred
|
1,225 kt
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Copper
|
0.02 %
|
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Inferred
|
1,225 kt
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Silver
|
1.18 oz/t
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Mine Management:
| Job Title | Name | Profile | Ref. Date |
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Apr 19, 2023
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