| Company | Orocobre |
| Date | 2014 |
| Region | Salta, Argentina |
| Commodities | Borates |
Executive Summary
This technical report outlines the processing methods and infrastructure for the Tincalayu borate project operated by Orocobre. The facility processes run-of-mine ore containing approximately 17% B2O3 through crushing, magnetic separation, and dissolution in heated mother liquor. Following a plant relocation in mid-2014 from Campo Quijano to the mine site, the process now handles lower grade material directly, eliminating the need for magnetic separation and improving project economics.
Current recovery rates stand at 71%, with plans to optimize the process to reach 75%. The project includes well-established infrastructure such as gravel roads, accommodation, and on-site power generation. Future improvements focus on installing counter-current decantation systems, heat recovery, and connecting to a natural gas pipeline to reduce energy costs.
Processing Methods
- Crushing: Primary crusher
- Separation: Magnetic separation (historical), Counter Current Decantation (planned)
- Leaching: Dissolution in heated mother liquor (85-95 C)
- Drying: Rotary dryer
Reports
- entities/Tincalayu_Mine
- entities/Orocobre
Website: https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/orocobre-limited-tincalayu-upgraded-to-jorc-compliant-resource-515237
Report Date: 2014
Region: Salta, Argentina
Project Status:
Commodity: Borates
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