Caylloma Silver and Gold Mine
Callyoma is located approximately 225 kilometers northwest of Arequipa, Peru at an elevation of 4,500 meters above sea level. The mine, processing plant and related infrastructure are located in the Caylloma Mining District, 14 kilometers northwest of the town of Caylloma.
Fortuna purchased a 100% interest in the Caylloma Mine and related mining concessions in 2005. Following significant expansion and modernization of the mill, the mine resumed production in the final quarter of 2006.
The mill is currently operating at a rate of 1,300 tpd. Production is sourced primarily from the silver-polymetallic Animas vein (95%), with the balance from the Bateas vein.
Milestones
- 2014
Closure plan of mining environmental liabilities approval
- 2014
Approval of monitoring programme modification new point tailing dam No.3
- 2013
EIA amendment approval for new 15kV transmission line substation Caylloma - Bateas
- 2013
Approval of updated mine closure plan for San Cristobal mining unit
- 2012
Approval of air monitoring quality points E1 and E2 location modification
- 2011
EIA approval for mine and Huayllacho concentration plant expansion
- 2009
Approval of mine closure plan for San Cristobal mining unit
- 2002
Approval of programs specified in the PAMA
2014
US$ 84K
Closure plan preparation
Cica Ingenieros Consultores
The components of the closure plan of mining environmental liabilities (MEL) are made up of underground workings comprising 15 mine entrances and a concentrator plant. There are also surface components which are 09 facilities for waste handling (08 waste deposits and 01 tailing dam).
The MEL closure plan includes current conditions within the project area considering physical, biological, social, economic and cultural environment. Respective closure activities, maintenance and post-closure monitoring as well as schedule and budget are also described.
According to directorial resolution Nº588-2014-MEM-DGAAM given on December 1st 2014, the closure plan of mining environmental liabilities was approved meeting the technical requirements for the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Source: Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines
The MEL closure plan includes current conditions within the project area considering physical, biological, social, economic and cultural environment. Respective closure activities, maintenance and post-closure monitoring as well as schedule and budget are also described.
According to directorial resolution Nº588-2014-MEM-DGAAM given on December 1st 2014, the closure plan of mining environmental liabilities was approved meeting the technical requirements for the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Source: Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines
2014
Drainage works
Geoss Peru
Sealing of No.3 San Francisco tailing dam drainage system. Design and implementation of cement injections.
Source: Geoss Peru SAC
Source: Geoss Peru SAC
2013
US$ 160.7K
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
AWS Monitoreos Ambientales
The modification of the EIA study considers within the area of influence direct and indirect the travel path of the new primary transmission line 15kV SE Caylloma - Bateas (Power House). It considers, according to the norm of imposing servitude, a distance of 6m wide servitude for all building and operating facilities areas.
The EIA contains socio-environmental baseline assessment of environmental impacts during the construction, operation and closure, the respective environmental management plan, conceptual closure plan, cost analysis, community relations plan and monitoring program.
According to directorial resolution Nº459-2013-MEM-AAM given on December 2nd 2013, Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines approved the Amendment of EIA for new 15kV transmission line substation Caylloma - Bateas.
Source: Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines
The EIA contains socio-environmental baseline assessment of environmental impacts during the construction, operation and closure, the respective environmental management plan, conceptual closure plan, cost analysis, community relations plan and monitoring program.
According to directorial resolution Nº459-2013-MEM-AAM given on December 2nd 2013, Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines approved the Amendment of EIA for new 15kV transmission line substation Caylloma - Bateas.
Source: Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines
Tailing dam construction
Brynajom
Addendum No.1 and No.2 of work for the construction of tailings deposit and transport system.
Source: Brynajom
Source: Brynajom
2012
US$ 84K
Closure plan preparation
Asesores y consultores mineros SA (Acomisa)
The updated components of the closure plan are: 15 mine-entrance, 5 fireplaces, 1 concentrator plant, 2 tailings deposit, 14 waste dumps, 2 water management facilities, 9 camp areas and 12 items of related infrastructure.
According to directorial resolution Nº85-2013-MEM/AAM given on March 22nd 2013, the update of mine closure plan for San Cristobal mining unit and Huayllacho benefit concession plant was approved meeting the technical requirements for the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Source: Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines
According to directorial resolution Nº85-2013-MEM/AAM given on March 22nd 2013, the update of mine closure plan for San Cristobal mining unit and Huayllacho benefit concession plant was approved meeting the technical requirements for the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Source: Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines
2012
Drilling
Geodrill
Carry out exploration drilling during 2012. Multiple drill rigs were used during the campaign, including two Longyear 44s, two Geo-3000, and one TEC DRILL H-200 for underground drilling.
Proposed surface drill hole collar coordinates azimuths and inclinations were designed based on the veins known orientation and the planned depth of vein intersection using geological plan maps and sections as a guide.
Source: Fortuna Silver Mine Inc.
Proposed surface drill hole collar coordinates azimuths and inclinations were designed based on the veins known orientation and the planned depth of vein intersection using geological plan maps and sections as a guide.
Source: Fortuna Silver Mine Inc.
Civil works
Brynajom
Civil works and installation of pipelines for pumping house interconnected system.
Source: Brynajom
Source: Brynajom
Civil, structural and mechanical frameworks
Brynajom
Construction of transport system and tailings disposal at the San Francisco dam.
Source: Brynajom
Source: Brynajom
Construction Management
Anddes Asociados
Review of stage 1A construction of San Francisco tailings dam. Design review of stage 1B of the tailings dam. Development of construction design of tailings dam Stage 1B .
Construction management and construction quality assurance of the tailings dam stage 1B.
Source: Anddes Asociados
Construction management and construction quality assurance of the tailings dam stage 1B.
Source: Anddes Asociados
Definitive studies
Geoservice Ingeniería
Definitive studies of the transport system and tailings disposal on San Francisco tailing dam.
Source: Geoservice Ingeniería
Source: Geoservice Ingeniería
Engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM)
Geoservice Ingeniería
Engineering, procurement, construction and management for the construction of tailings transport system and water recirculation at Minera Bateas.
Source: Geoservice Ingeniería
Source: Geoservice Ingeniería
Tailing dam construction
Brynajom
Construction of new tailings dam Bateas and ancillary works - Stage I.
Source: Brynajom
Source: Brynajom
2010
US$ 160.7K
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Asesores y consultores mineros SA (Acomisa)
Environmental Impact Assessment for mine as well as Huayllacho concentration plant expansion from 1,030 to 1,500 metric tons day (mtd).
Description of the legal framework applicable to the project as well as description of the underground mine expansion project (construction and operation) considering Huayllacho concentrator plant, new tailings dam No. 3, hydraulic filling plant, two new waste deposits.
An assessment of the environmental characteristics of the project influence area, identification and evaluation of environmental impacts, formulation and implementation of an environmental management and community relations plan, monitoring and environmental oversight programe and formulation of a contingency and closure plan are sections of the EIA.
According to directorial resolution Nº173-2011-MEM/AAM given on June 8th 2011, the EIA for mine as well as Huayllacho concentration plant expansion study was approved meeting the technical requirements for the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines and the environmental local regulations.
Source: Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines
Description of the legal framework applicable to the project as well as description of the underground mine expansion project (construction and operation) considering Huayllacho concentrator plant, new tailings dam No. 3, hydraulic filling plant, two new waste deposits.
An assessment of the environmental characteristics of the project influence area, identification and evaluation of environmental impacts, formulation and implementation of an environmental management and community relations plan, monitoring and environmental oversight programe and formulation of a contingency and closure plan are sections of the EIA.
According to directorial resolution Nº173-2011-MEM/AAM given on June 8th 2011, the EIA for mine as well as Huayllacho concentration plant expansion study was approved meeting the technical requirements for the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines and the environmental local regulations.
Source: Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines
Feasibility studies
Geoservice Ingeniería
Definitive studies of San Francisco Tailing dam.
Source: Geoservice Ingeniería
Source: Geoservice Ingeniería
2008
US$ 84K
Closure plan preparation
Asesores y consultores mineros SA (Acomisa)
The closure plan aims to ensure that the environment surrounding the San Cristobal mining unit and benefit concession "Huayllacho" recover a condition of similar quality to the one it had before the start of mining.
The components of the closure plan are: 9 mine-entrance, 3 fireplaces, 1 concentrator plant, 1 tailings deposit, 11 waste dumps, water management facilities, 4 camp areas and access roads.
Closure activities include progressive closure and final closure, post-closure maintenance activities and post-closure monitoring activities.
According to directorial resolution Nº365-2009-MEM/AAM given on November 13th 2009, the mine closure plan for San Cristobal mining unit and Huayllacho benefit concession plant was approved meeting the technical requirements for the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Source: Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines
The components of the closure plan are: 9 mine-entrance, 3 fireplaces, 1 concentrator plant, 1 tailings deposit, 11 waste dumps, water management facilities, 4 camp areas and access roads.
Closure activities include progressive closure and final closure, post-closure maintenance activities and post-closure monitoring activities.
According to directorial resolution Nº365-2009-MEM/AAM given on November 13th 2009, the mine closure plan for San Cristobal mining unit and Huayllacho benefit concession plant was approved meeting the technical requirements for the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Source: Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines
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Snapshot
Project Status
Production
Production starting date
October 2006
Mine Type
Underground
Metals mined
Silver, gold, zinc, lead
Gold Annual Output (Ounces)
1820
Concentrator facilities (tpd)
1300
Area of Mine (ha)
35500
Silver Annual Output (Ounces)
2200000
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