BBA

Mineral Processing

Osisko Project
  • LOCATION
    Malartic, Québec, Canada
  • CLIENT
    Osisko
  • PROJECT
    Pre-feasibility study, including process flow development, general arrangement, development, equipment sizing and financial analysis
  • PERIOD
    2007-2008
  • DISCIPLINES
    Mechanical, process, structural, electrical and automation

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Design and development of a gold concentrator in the city of Malartic, at the pre-feasibility level. This study includes the following key elements: 

  • General arrangement of the crusher, concentrator, service building and garage for the mine trucks 
  • Flow sheet development, including test work planning, mass balance, equipment sizing and mine plan validation 
  • Infrastructure development, including the concentrator building, service building, mine garages, service and access roads, pump houses for fresh and potable water, water take- ups for fresh and potable water, and the waste water treatment plant
  • Electrical arrangement, including a 121 kV-13.8 kV outdoor substation, power transformers and the mine's electrical system