Purchased induction furnace / Mill area The plan is to produce dore bars
Mill Area
The testing of the 10’x10’ ball mill continued and testing detected again, although to a lesser degree of intensity, tapping and vibration and the decision was made to not operate thes equipment with this ongoing deficiency. The crown was removed and sent back to the workshop in Puebla for inspection and for manufacturing a new pinion. The work to make the repairs was completed in late August 2012.
Chemical Treatment
The construction of a new 60’x12’ thickener tank continues. Civil works for the tunnel and access to the pumps room are completed. Land preparation continues and foundation base for the tank is completed. Positioning and welding of the plates that form the base and the tank body started and the operation bridge and its support base are manufactured. The estimated advance is of 70%.
Smelting and Presses
An induction furnace was purchased and work on rehabilitation of this equipment was awarded to a contractor.