Overview
Stage | Production |
Mine Type | Underground |
Commodities |
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Mining Method |
- Sub-level stoping
- Room-and-pillar
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Processing |
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Mine Life | 4 years (as of Jan 1, 2020) |
Source:
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Glencore has an economic interest in Volcan Compania Minera S.A.A. of 23.3%.
Summary:
Located in the Huaron mining district, Chungar encompasses the Islay and Animon mines. The mineralization in Islay comprises a breccia-type fissure fill, mainly with silver mineralization, with subordinated lead and zinc, Animon is a hydrothermal polymetallic deposit consisting of mineralized structures probably related to Miocene aged monzonite dykes principally within, but not confined to the Huaron anticline.
Islay is located 5 km to the West of Animón. It correlates as a western extension of the Animón veins, with the same geologic characteristics. The average width of the Islay vein is around 4.00 metres, it outcrops at surface and was exploited in small open pits. At the moment, it is being prepared for its next stage as an underground operation. Diamond-drilling has determined an average resource grade of 0.1%Cu, 1.0%Pb, 1.4%Zn and 8.7oz Ag/mt.
Mining Methods
- Sub-level stoping
- Room-and-pillar
Summary:
Islay is a part of Chungar mining unit that is located at 4,600 m.a.s.l. in the region of Pasco, 219 km east of Lima and comprises of two underground mines: Animón and Islay; and a concentration plant named Animón.
Islay uses the mining methods of Sub-level stoping for the veins and room and pillars for the bodies.
Reserves at December 31, 2020:
Category | Tonnage | Commodity | Grade |
Proven & Probable
|
0.5 Mt
|
Zinc
|
3.1 %
|
Proven & Probable
|
0.5 Mt
|
Lead
|
1.2 %
|
Proven & Probable
|
0.5 Mt
|
Copper
|
0.1 %
|
Proven & Probable
|
0.5 Mt
|
Silver
|
5.2 oz/t
|
Measured & Indicated
|
3.2 Mt
|
Zinc
|
1.9 %
|
Measured & Indicated
|
3.2 Mt
|
Lead
|
0.8 %
|
Measured & Indicated
|
3.2 Mt
|
Copper
|
0.1 %
|
Measured & Indicated
|
3.2 Mt
|
Silver
|
5.4 oz/t
|
Inferred
|
4 Mt
|
Zinc
|
1.8 %
|
Inferred
|
4 Mt
|
Lead
|
0.8 %
|
Inferred
|
4 Mt
|
Copper
|
|
Inferred
|
4 Mt
|
Silver
|
4.8 oz/t
|
Mine Management:
Job Title | Name | Profile | Ref. Date |
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Jul 12, 2021
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