The Çöpler Gold Mine is operated by Alacer Gold and is currently an open‐pit, heap‐leach operation that is producing gold from oxide ore. The Çöpler orebody also contains refractory sulfide ore that requires a different processing solution than heap‐leaching to extract the gold. A Definitive Feasibility Study was completed and determined that the treatment of the sulfide ore via pressure oxidation provided the best economic return. In May 2016 construction commenced on the Çöpler Sulfide Expansion Project, and at September 30, 2017, the Sulfide Project was 62% complete, under budget and on schedule for first gold production in the third quarter of 2018, providing the next stage of growth for Alacer.
Çöpler Sulfide Expansion Project1 | |
Pre‐Production Capital | US$719 million |
Estimated Mine Life | 20 years |
Life‐of‐Mine Production | 4 million ounces |
All‐in Sustaining Costs | $645 per ounce |
2017 Milestones | |
Equipment Procurement | Complete |
Autoclaves Arrived on Site | Complete |
Autoclave Assembly | Complete |
Engineering Design | Complete |
Autoclave Certification | Complete |
Major Plant Civil Works | Complete |
Completion of Oxygen Plant | Q4 2017 |
Electrical & Instrumentation Works | Ongoing |
Major Project Milestones | |
Dry Commissioning Begins | Q1 2018 |
First Gold Pour | Q3 2018 |
1 Detailed information regarding the Sulfide Project, including the material assumptions on which the forward‐looking financial information is based, can be found in the technical report dated June 9, 2016 entitled
"Çöpler Mine Technical Report," available on www.sedar.com and on www.asx.com.au.
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Warehouse
Reagent Storage
Oxygen Plant
Crusher
Haul Road
Pressure Oxidation Building
SAG Mill Feed Conveyor
Grinding Thickening
HV Switchyard
Iron Arsenic Precipitation
POX Feed Thickener
Acidulation Area Decant Thickener
SAGMill
Grinding Area
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