Peñasquito mine pyrite leach project, Mexico

3rd March 2017 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Peñasquito mine pyrite leach project, Mexico

Name of the Project
Peñasquito mine pyrite leach project.

Location
The project is located in the north-eastern part of the state of Zacatecas, in north-central Mexico.

Client
Minas de La Alta Pimeria, a subsidiary of Goldcorp.

Project Description
The project will process existing zinc tailings to increase overall gold and silver recoveries prior to final deposition at the existing tailings storage facility.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Value
$420-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
ICA Fluor, Fluor Corporation’s industrial engineering and construction joint venture with Empresas ICA, has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction management contract.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Goldcorp – Peñasquito mine, tel +52 55 5201 9600.