Cerro Verde – Proyecto Sulfuros Primarios

It was the largest mining project in Peru and one of the largest copper concentrator plants in Latin America

2005 - 2006

Project description:

Cerro Verde is in the top 10 of the largest copper mines in the world

The project is located 27 km from the city of Arequipa at 2,700 meters above sea level. At the time of its construction, it was the largest mining project in Peru and one of the largest copper concentrator plants in Latin America.

 

Our services include: 

  • Construction of the concentrator plant, accesses, excavation platforms, tailings distribution system, primary, secondary and tertiary crushing, thickeners, grinding, among others. Civil works, assembly of structures and installation of pipes (10 km approx)

General information

  • Client: Fluor
  • Location: Arequipa, Peru
  • Period: 2005 – 2006

Main data

  • Plant capacity: 120,000 t/day
  • Concrete: 61,000 m³
  • Assembly of structures: 12,700 t
  • Ball Mills: 4 of 24′ x 39′
  • N° of MH: 6,6 MM

Important figures

Largest Mining Project in Peru to date
120,000 t/day capacity
7 MM Man-hours
One of the largest copper concentrator plants in Latin America

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