PPX Mining gives overview of equipment installation

Executive Summary

• PPX Mining began installing metal‑mechanical equipment from Xinhai at the Igor project in northern Peru on August 25.
• The first stage, covering crushing and milling areas and initial conveyor belts, is slated to take about two months.
• Key components installed include a jaw crusher, gear motors and bases for the ball mill, sole plates for ball‑mill trunnions, feed boxes, spout feeders, and impact idlers/guides for conveyors.

Key Details

• Installation start date: August 25.
• Equipment supplier: Xinhai (metal‑mechanical equipment).
• Expected duration of first installation stage: ≈ 2 months.
• Areas of focus: crushing and milling zones, plus preparation of the first conveyor belts.
• Specific installations completed or underway:
• Jaw crusher installed.
• Gear motors and bases for the ball mill installed.
• Sole plates for ball‑mill trunnions installed and aligned.
• Feed boxes and spout feeders for the seven‑foot‑by‑12‑foot mills installed.
• Impact idlers and guides placed in conveyor belt structures.

Notable Quotes

“The successful installation of critical components such as the jaw crusher and ball mill systems underscores the tangible progress we are making toward building a low‑cost, high‑efficiency processing facility. These milestones reflect the dedication of our team and contractors, and position us to significantly enhance production capacity and shareholder value in the months ahead.” – John Thomas, CEO, PPX Mining Corp.