Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (TSX: FVI) is making good programme with construction activities at its Séguéla gold Project located in Côte d’Ivoire.
“We are pleased to report two significant milestones in the construction process with the energisation of the high voltage substation and the commencement of the SAG mill installation,” Chief Operating Officer, David Whittle, said.
“The project continues on-time and on-budget with the majority of materials and equipment now on site. Focus has now shifted to operational readiness in preparation for the commissioning of the processing plant with first gold pour expected in mid-2023.”
Construction Highlights
- Overall project is 85% complete as of November 30, 2022 and first gold pour remains on target for mid-2023
- SAG mill installation has commenced with all critical components on site
- Construction of the 90kV transmission line and high voltage substation is complete and energised
- Clearing of the Antenna Stage 1 Pit is complete and grade control drilling has commenced, ahead of mining activities which are scheduled for the first quarter of 2023
Processing Plant
Lycopodium has progressed in advancing the critical path scopes for the processing plant. As of the start of December, ongoing construction activities include:
- Installation of the SAG mill commenced with a Metso-Outotec representative on site
- Installation of carbon-in-leach (CIL) top-of-tank steel platform
- Assembly of conveyors
- Erection of the gold room commenced
- Mechanical equipment installations in the crushing, surge bin and milling and grinding areas
- Installation of overland piping and the 11kV overhead powerline commenced
The company said the installation of the SAG mill remains on the project’s critical path and, despite global supply chain challenges, all critical components are now on site significantly reducing risk to the project schedule.
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