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Alpamarca Operation

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Alpamarca Operation

Location: 111 km NE from Lima, Peru

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Av. Manuel Olguín 373, Santiago de Surco
Lima
Peru

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Summary

Mine TypeOpen Pit
StatusActive
Commodities
  • Zinc
  • Lead
  • Copper
  • Silver
Mining Method
  • Truck & Shovel / Loader
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SnapshotThe Alpamarca operating unit includes the Río Pallanga underground mine (currently suspended), the Alpamarca open pit, the Alpamarca concentration plant. Additionally, the Romina expansion project (Puagjanca deposit), is under construction, with expected production to start in June 2026.

The Romina project is progressing as planned. The construction of the tunnel and ramp commenced in December 2024.

In 2024, internal access roads, the tunnel portal, and the main ramp were completed, along with construction of the Waste Rock Dump (DME), internal roads, and construction facilities.

In parallel, areas near the Romina deposit are being evaluated to identify opportunities for increasing ore resources.
Related AssetsAlpamarca Mine, Rio Pallanga Mine

Owners

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CompanyInterestOwnership
Volcan Compania Minera S.A.A. 100 % Indirect
Compañía Minera Chungar S.A.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary Volcan Compañía Minera S.A.A., and has two mining units, Animon and Alpamarca.

In May 2024, Glencore disposed of its 23.3% interest in Volcan Companja Minera S.A.A. to Transition Metals AG, a subsidiary of Integra Capital.

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Deposit type

  • Vein / narrow vein
  • Epithermal

Summary:

The Alpamarca operations consists of the Río Pallanga underground mine (suspended), the Alpamarca open pit and the Romina expansion project.

The Alpamarca deposit is a structurally-controlled vein-type deposit.

Río Pallanga is a low sulphidation epithermal vein.

Romina Project focuses on the Puagjanca deposit, the surrounding areas also present growth prospects.

Romina II
The Puagjanca and Andrea deposits feature polymetallic mineralisation of zinc, lead, and silver. The mineralisation is in the form of lead and zinc-rich replacement bodies and mantles. It is located 15 km west of the Alpamarca mine.

Andrea, with high exploration potential and the capacity to extend the operational life of Romina.

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Heavy Mobile Equipment

Fleet data has not been reported.

Comminution

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Milling equipment has not been reported.

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Commodity Production

The Alpamarca open pit was suspended from July to December 31, 2022.
CommodityProductUnits2024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Zinc Metal in concentrate kt  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe5.98.4129.88.7
Zinc Concentrate kt  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe1015221715
Lead Metal in concentrate kt  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe4.76.27.275.8
Copper Metal in concentrate kt  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe0.40.40.50.60.8
Silver Metal in concentrate M oz  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe1.21.51.822.7

Operational metrics

Metrics2024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Daily processing capacity  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe2,500 t2,500 t2,500 t2,500 t2,500 t
Ore tonnes mined  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe921 kt962 kt1,008 kt926 kt859 kt
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Tonnes processed  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe  ....  Subscribe950 kt948 kt958 kt910 kt879 kt
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Production Costs

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Operating Costs

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Mine Financials

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