Re-Treatment of TSFs at Aksu, Bestobe and Zholymbet Mines
2016-2018
Location
Kazakhstan, Akmola region
Capacity
7.5 mln. tons per year (total capacity of three factories)
Client
MMC Kazakhaltyn JSC
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In 2015 - 2016, AAEG carried out sampling of tailings disposed at tailings storage facilities of GMK Kazakhaltyn JSC’s gold plant. As a result, AAEG developed the re-treatment process and a bankable feasibility study (BFS) as per JORC standard.

The case study was successfully delivered before Client’s experts, having proven the project’s feasibility.

The EPC contract was signed in June 2016.

The mobilization started on July 19, 2016.

Construction, installation and commissioning were carried out from July 2016 to September 2017.

The dates of commissioning and handover to Operator were as follows:

- Zholymbet Gold Plant (2.25 MTPA) - October 2017

- Aksu Gold Plant (2.25 MTPA) - November 2017

- Bestobe Gold Plant (2.5 MTPA) - February 2018.

The construction project involved all the associated infrastructure of the gold plants, including TSFs (tailings ponds).

The plants were also prepared for operation, which included:

- Hiring and training of plant personnel of all crafts

- Supply management for spare parts and consumables (including sodium cyanide)

- Development of procedures and instructions required

- Ensuring compliance with all licensing requirements.

In 2015 - 2016, AAEG carried out sampling of tailings disposed at tailings storage facilities of GMK Kazakhaltyn JSC’s gold plant. As a result, AAEG developed the re-treatment process and a bankable feasibility study (BFS) as per JORC standard.

The case study was successfully delivered before Client’s experts, having proven the project’s feasibility.

The EPC contract was signed in June 2016.

The mobilization started on July 19, 2016.

Construction, installation and commissioning were carried out from July 2016 to September 2017.

The dates of commissioning and handover to Operator were as follows:

- Zholymbet Gold Plant (2.25 MTPA) - October 2017

- Aksu Gold Plant (2.25 MTPA) - November 2017

- Bestobe Gold Plant (2.5 MTPA) - February 2018.

The construction project involved all the associated infrastructure of the gold plants, including TSFs (tailings ponds).

The plants were also prepared for operation, which included:

- Hiring and training of plant personnel of all crafts

- Supply management for spare parts and consumables (including sodium cyanide)

- Development of procedures and instructions required

- Ensuring compliance with all licensing requirements.

1.

Отбор проб;

Разработка технологии и ТЭО;

Строительство одновременно трех ЗИФ и сопутствующей инфраструктуры общей производительностью 7.7 млн тонн в год.

Поставка, монтаж и ПНР технологического оборудования: Шаровые мельницы - NCP, насосы - Weir Warman, грохоты, емкости CIL – Kemix.

2.

Своевременное завершение строительства фабрик и достижение общей проектной мощности в 7,7 млн. тонн руды в год;

3.

Успешно защищен бизнес-кейс перед экспертами Заказчика, доказав экономическую целесообразность проекта.

Подписание EPC-контракта: июнь 2016г.

Начало мобилизации: 19 июля 2016г.

Проведение СМР и ПНР  в период с июля 2016г. по сентябрь 2017г.


4.

Запуск и передача Оператору:

- ЗИФ Жолымбет (2.25 млн/тонн) – октябрь 2017

- ЗИФ Аксу (2.25 млн/тонн) – ноябрь 2017

- ЗИФ Бестобе (2.5 млн/тонн) – февраль 2018

Построена вся сопутствующая инфраструктура для предприятия, включая Хвостохранилище.

5.

Подготовка предприятия к эксплуатации:

-Наем и обучение производственного персонала по всем специальностям;

-Организация поставки запасных частей и расходных материалов (включая цианид натрия);

-Разработка необходимых процедур и инструкций;

-Обеспечение соответствия всем лицензионным требованиям;

EPC
contract
GOLD
FIDIC book
Feasibility study contract