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|   Neves-Corvo is an operating underground copper and zinc mine in the western part of the Iberian Pyrite Belt which stretches through southern Spain into Portugal. The mine access is provided by one vertical 5 metres diameter shaft, hoisting ore from the 700 metre level, and a ramp from surface. The mine has been a significant producer of copper since 1989. The mine employs both bench-and-fill and drift-and fill stoping methods underground. The ore treatment is carried out by conventional crushing, flotation, grinding, thickening and filtration processes. The copper plant treats up to 2.2 million tonnes per annum. Zinc production at Neves-Corvo has been suspended for the time being in view of current depressed zinc prices. Zinc circuits have been converted to provide additional copper processing.Lombador Copper/Zinc and Neves Zinc Expansion A feasibility study is underway to examine the development of the Lombador zinc deposit, which lies adjacent to existing Neves-Corvo deposits and the related surface facilities. Shaft location studies, land acquisition, ore reserve drilling, metallurgical testwork, and project planning activities are being undertaken. Significant copper and zinc mineralization was regularly encountered throughout the ongoing exploration drilling programs, affecting project development strategies. The Neves Zinc Expansion Project is expected to double zinc production at Neves-Corvo. |
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