MATERIAL HANDLING STUDY TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY OF INCREASED PRODUCTION RATE
We performed a material handling feasibility study for the Candelaria mine, located in the Atacama Region, Chile, in 2020. As part of this study, a simulation was used to determine the feasibility of an increased production rate from 15 Ktpd to 26 Ktpd.
The study highlighted opportunities for improvement in terms of infrastructure and mine planning. Additional simulation was performed to determine underground storage capacity required to support planned production rates and to provide an updated fleet size for the increased operation.
