Dynacor: Veta Dorada Ore Processing Plant Construction 70% Complete
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Dec 23, 2015) -
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Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. (TSX:DNG)(OTC:DNGDF) (Dynacor or the Corporation) is pleased to release a 2nd progress report on the construction of its new 300-tonne per day ore processing plant located in Chala, Southern Peru. As of today, construction is 70% complete. The Corporation expects to finish the construction of the Veta Dorada Plant during Q1-2016.
Advancement
Installation of the seven (7) cyanidation tanks on their bases (see photo below) as well as the two (2) primary ore crushers and three (3) conical ore crushers is moving forward quickly and should be completed by the end of January 2016. Ore transport conveyor belts will be installed as soon as possible thereafter.
Work on the ore storage area and the tailings pond is underway and should be completed by the end of January 2016. Building of the laboratory and the desorption plant has begun and is scheduled to be finished in February 2016.
The Corporation has a Quality Assurance and Quality Control program (QA/QC) that systematically monitors and tests every step of the construction process in order to avoid any surprises later on. For instance, quality control tests are performed to determine concrete resistance parameters and all the welding is independently inspected.
The work on the plant is moving forward at a satisfactory pace and construction activities will continue throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday season.
The table, below summarizes the progress to date. Photos of the construction are posted every month on the website (www.dynacorgold.com)
CONSTRUCTION PHASE | % COMPLETED (December 23, 2015) | COMMENTS |
Civil Engineering | 100% | Core plant area 100% completed, including ore chutes, ball mill circuits I and II, cyanidation tanks, contention walls. |
Installation of two 7'x8' ball mills (see photo below) and 25-, 40- and 150-ton ore hoppers | 100% | Electrical hook-up of the ball bills is pending as well as ore feed conveyors |
Electrical Power from National Grid | 100% | At present 250 KW from grid, 1.5 MW available July 2016 |
Plant Electrical Systems & power distribution | 25% | To be completed in the first days of March 2016 |
Installation of cyanidation tanks | 50% | Should be completed by January 30, 2016 |
Installation of 2 primary ore crushers and 3 conical ore crushers | Underway | Completion target: end of January 2016 |
Main Warehouse | 100% | See photo below |
Metallic structures, housings, etc. | 50% | Currently being assembled on site and will be installed by mid-February 2016. |
Auxillary Units | Underway | Laboratory, desorption plant and workshops, etc. Completion: February 2016 |
Water Supply and Distribution | 95 % | The first step including a well, pumps, water storage tanks has been completed and a 2nd well is under construction |
Tailings Pond | 60 % | Capacity for 5 years (500,000 tonnes). Completion January 30 2016 |
ABOUT DYNACOR GOLD MINES INC.
Dynacor is a gold ore-processing and exploration Corporation active in Peru since 1996. The Corporation differentiates itself from pure exploration companies as it generates income from its wholly owned ore-processing plant. Dynacor's basic share count at 37.4 million outstanding is in the lowest quartile of the resource sector. The Corporation's assets include three exploration properties, including the advanced high-grade gold Tumipampa property and an operating 85.000 TPA gold and silver ore processing mill at Metalex-Huanca. The Corporation obtained its permit to construct a brand new 300 tpd mill in Chala Peru. This represents an important milestone for the Corporation's future growth. The Corporation's strength and competitive advantage comes with the experience and knowledge it has developed while working in Peru. Its pride remains in maintaining respect and positive work ethics toward its employees. partners and local communities.
FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements in the foregoing may constitute forward-looking statements. which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Dynacor, or industry results, to be materially different from any future result performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's current expectations regarding future events and operating performance as of the date of this news release.
Dynacor Gold Mines Inc. (TSX: DNG)
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Contact
Jean Martineau
President and CEO
Dynacor Gold Mines Inc.
514-393-9000 Ext. 228
Dale Nejmeldeen
Investor Relations
Dynacor Gold Mines Inc.
604.492.0099
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nejmeldeen@dynacor.com