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Production / Operations

Mineros Profiles Initiatives to Increase Production at its Nechi Alluvial Property

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Sep 03, 2025 · 17:10 MSA · 3.63 Mineros S.A.
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Executive Summary

  • Mineros announced the completion and ramp‑up of its new Aurora mobile mining and recovery plant at the Nechí Alluvial Property, built at a cost of US $6.5 million.
  • The Aurora Plant is expected to reach full processing capacity of 10,000 t/day (≈5,000 m³) in early Q4 2025.
  • A follow‑on mobile scavenger plant project is progressing, with Phase I slated for late Q4 2025 and Phase II for early Q2 2026, which together could boost recoveries by up to 8% per plant.

Key Details

  • Construction & Cost: Aurora Plant constructed throughout 2024; completed Q3 2025; total capital cost US $6.5 million.
  • Ramp‑Up Timeline: Ramp‑up performed in July–August 2025; full capacity targeted for early Q4 2025.
  • Capacity: Designed for 10,000 tonnes per day (≈5,000 m³) of alluvial material processing.
  • Plant Specifications: Floating recovery system, 61 m long × 12 m wide, ~1,000 t weight; equipped with high‑precision GPS/control, pressure and flow recovery systems, sorting by size and gravimetric concentration, and chemical‑free dewatering.
  • Debottlenecking Initiative – Mobile Scavenger Plant:
  • Phase I start‑up: late Q4 2025.
  • Phase II start‑up: early Q2 2026.
  • Expected to increase recoveries by up to 8 % for each attached mobile mining/recovery plant.
  • Management Quote: David Londoño, President & CEO, highlighted the project’s low‑cost, low‑risk nature and its alignment with sustainability, efficiency, and community benefit goals.

Notable Quotes

“The Aurora Plant and the scavenger project demonstrate Mineros’ commitment to low-cost, low-risk projects that deliver very high returns… This initiative is the result of more than a decade of dedicated work, constant innovation and a deep commitment to a mining model that generates shared prosperity.” – David Londoño, President & CEO

Materiality Assessment: Material – Positive (significant operational development expected to enhance production capacity and recovery efficiency).

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