Name and Location
Éléonore gold project, Quebec, Canada.
Client
Goldcorp.
Project Description
The Éléonore mine, in James Bay, Quebec, will be one of the largest underground gold mines in Canada, with life-of-mine gold production expected to average about 600 000 oz/y of gold. The project is expected to have a 15-year mine life.
The deposit remains open at depth and the potential for future exploration success creates further gold production upside.
Value
Total capital cost is expected to be about $1.4-billion to full production.
Duration
First production from the mine is expected late in 2014.
Latest Developments
SNC-Lavalin has been awarded a contract by Opinaca Mines, a company owned by Goldcorp, to provide project management, detailed engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services.
SNC-Lavalin’s scope of work includes the engineering and design of the mineral processing plant, all plant infrastructure, tailings management facilities, a permanent camp, service buildings and facilities and an industrial water treatment plant.
Detailed engineering has started at SNC-Lavalin’s offices in Montreal, Vancouver and Quebec City. Construction activities have been initiated and are expected to finish by the end of the third quarter of 2014.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
SNC-Lavalin (EPCM).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Goldcorp, tel +1 819 764 6400 or fax +1 819 764 6543.
SNC-Lavalin senior VP, global corporate communications, Leslie Quinton, tel +1 514 390 8000 ext 7354 or email leslie.quinton@snclavalin.com.