This technical report describes the mineral processing and metallurgical testing for the Cortez Joint Venture operations in Nevada, as of March 2012.
Report context
This NI 43-101 technical report, dated March 16, 2012, was prepared for Barrick Gold Corporation by Roscoe Postle Associates Inc., covering the Cortez Joint Venture operations located in Lander and Eureka Counties, State of Nevada, U.S.A. The report addresses mineral processing and metallurgical testing, mineral resource and reserve estimates, mining methods, and recovery methods.
Processing route
Mineral Processing and Metallurgical Testing
Section 13 of the report covers mineral processing and metallurgical testing for the Cortez Joint Venture operations. The processing facilities and associated metallurgical testwork are described within this section of the technical report.
Recovery Methods
Section 17 of the report details the recovery methods employed at the Cortez Joint Venture operations. This section provides information on the processing facilities and recovery processes used for gold extraction from the various ore sources.
Key reported parameters
| Parameter | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Report date | March 16, 2012 | Document issue date |
| Project location | Lander and Eureka Counties, Nevada, U.S.A. | Report description |
| Project owner | Barrick Gold Corporation | Client identification |
| NI 43-101 compliance | Yes | Report designation |
| Report status | Final Rev 0 | Document control |
Project website: https://www.barrick.com/English/operations/nevada-gold-mines/default.aspx
Technical qualifications
This technical report is based on the original NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Cortez Joint Venture Operations, Lander and Eureka Counties, State of Nevada, U.S.A., prepared for Barrick Gold Corporation by Roscoe Postle Associates Inc., dated March 16, 2012. The report contains specific sections on mineral processing and metallurgical testing (Section 13), mineral resource estimates (Section 14), mineral reserve estimates (Section 15), mining methods (Section 16), and recovery methods (Section 17) that form the basis for the processing information presented herein. No information is provided regarding flowsheet details, performance data, economics, ownership structure, current operational status, or external links, as these were not included in the original report sections available.
