close to big boysVale's Bayovar Mine began in 2010 with 239.2 million tonnes of Proven and Probable Reserves* grading 17.2% P205 and a mine life of 27 years.
Vale sold minority stakes in the project to Mosaic (35%) and Mitsui (25%) for $660 million in 2010.
Fosfatos del Pacifico (Cementos Pacasmayo / Mitusibishi / Zuari is developing a phosphate deposit on its Bayovar 9 concession, located 15km west of Bayovar 12. Resources are quoted as 541 MT of 18.5% P205*** (wet density).