This report describes the processing facilities and metallurgical testwork supporting the El Bagre Operations and the Nechí Project in the Department of Antioquia, Colombia, with an effective date of July 31, 2019.
Report context
This technical report was prepared for Soma Gold Corp. with an effective date of July 31, 2019 and issued May 31, 2020. It covers the El Bagre Operations and the Nechí Project, both located in the Department of Antioquia, Colombia. The report presents information on mineral processing and metallurgical testing, mineral resource and reserve estimates, mining methods, and recovery methods.
Processing route
Mineral Processing Overview
Section 13 of the report addresses mineral processing and metallurgical testing. The mineral processing description is based on existing operations and proposed design considerations for the project.
Metallurgical Testing
Metallurgical testing was conducted to support process design. The report does not provide specific flow diagrams or detailed equipment lists for the processing plant.
Recovery Methods
Section 17 of the report covers recovery methods. The details of the recovery process are based on historical operating data from the El Bagre Operations and design parameters for the Nechí Project.
Key reported parameters
| Parameter | Unit | Basis | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effective date | , | Report date | July 31, 2019 |
| Report issue date | , | Report date | May 31, 2020 |
| Processing description | , | Design, historical, and testwork | Sections 13 and 17 |
| Metallurgical testing | , | Testwork basis | Section 13 |
Technical qualifications
The report states that qualified persons include Sean Horan, P.Geo.; Derek Holm, SAIMM; Holger Krutzelmann, P.Eng.; and Gerd Wiatzka, P.Eng. The report is a NI 43-101 technical document prepared by Roscoe Postle Associates Inc. (now part of SLR Consulting Ltd). No operating throughput rates, recoveries, or economic parameters are included in the extracted sections. The report does not provide specific metallurgical test results or detailed process design parameters in the sections cited.
Source: Technical Report on the El Bagre Operations and Nechí Project, Department of Antioquia, Colombia, effective July 31, 2019, issued May 31, 2020.
