| Company | Not Specified |
| Mine | Los Santos Mine |
| Date | September 2012 |
| Region | Fuenterroble de Salvatierra |
| Commodities | Tungsten (WO3) |
Executive Summary
The 2012 Technical Report on the Los Santos Mine Project details the operational performance and recovery methods utilized at the facility. During the first six months of 2012, the plant processed an average of 39,000 tons per month of ore with an average grade of 0.23% WO3. The primary objective of the processing plant is gravimetric separation to recover scheelite, targeting a concentrate grade exceeding 68% WO3.
Current overall plant recovery for scheelite stands at approximately 60%. Water consumption for the process plant and ancillaries totals 5,500 cubic meters per month, sourced under an agreement with the town councils of Fuenterroble de Salvatierra and Los Santos. This water is primarily used as process make-up water to replace losses in dewatered tailings.
The facility maintains a consistent production rate, with the crushing facilities feeding directly into the mill as documented in the report figures. The operational data reflects a mature processing circuit focused on maximizing tungsten recovery through physical separation methods rather than chemical leaching.
Website: https://almonty.com/project/los-santos-mine/
Report Date: September 2012
Region: Fuenterroble de Salvatierra
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Commodity: Tungsten (WO3)
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Technical report and processing history
The following archived source profiles have been consolidated here to preserve the project’s processing history and study context.
Technical Report on the Los Santos Mine Project
Technical Report on the Los Santos Mine Project
| Company | Daytal |
| Date | March 2011 |
| Region | Fuenterroble de Salvatierra, Los Santos |
| Commodities | Tungsten (WO3) |
Executive Summary
This technical report details the recovery methods and operational status of the Los Santos Mine Project as of March 2011. The processing plant is staffed by 45 personnel, including 39 operators and 6 maintenance staff. Over the last six months of 2010, the plant processed an average of 36,500 tons per month (tpm) of ore with an average grade of 0.24% WO3. The facility is designed to produce a concentrate containing greater than 68% WO3 through gravimetric separation, achieving a current overall plant recovery of approximately 60% for scheelite.
Water management is a critical component of the operation, with total raw water consumption estimated at 5,500 cubic meters per month, or 9 cubic meters per hour at full production. This water is primarily process make-up water sourced under an agreement with the town council of Fuenterroble de Salvatierra. Supplemental water is available from the township of Los Santos during dry summer months.
The project maintains significant water reserves to ensure operational continuity. A reserve supply of 11,000 cubic meters is stored in a disused underground mining gallery, built up over winter from natural run-off. Additional capacity includes a lined water storage dam with 1,000 cubic meters and a live process water tank with 1,100 cubic meters, all capable of gravity-feeding into the process water tank.
Reports
Website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Santos_mine
Report Date: March 2011
Region: Fuenterroble de Salvatierra, Los Santos
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Commodity: Tungsten (WO3)
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