Nexa Resources said it has resumed operations to normal capacity at its Atacocha San Gerardo open pit mine in Peru after protests by the Joraonivoc community ceased. The miner’s estimated zinc production loss of 0.1 kilotons is expected to be recovered in the upcoming month. “Nexa remains committed to the social development of its host communities and will continue to…
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Eriez liners boost safety, energy use for Peru operation
A new report from Eriez reveals how a set of its Magnetic Mill Liners (MMLs) are significantly improving safety standards, energy efficiency and operational longevity at a Nexa Resources installation in the central Andes region of Peru. It is the latest international success story featuring the MML, a wear-resistant steel-encased magnet that combines the best qualities of steel and magnetic…
Read MoreCerro Lindo ops suspended on rains, flooding
Luxembourg-based Nexa Resources has idled production at the Cerro Lindo polymetallic operation in the Chavín District, Chincha Province, Peru, due to heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers. The unusual weather conditions have been caused by Cyclone Yaku, which has been having an impact on the region as well as other parts of the country. At Cerro Lindo, the underground mine workings…
Read MoreNexa idles blockaded Peruvian mine
Nexa Resources has temporarily halted production at its Atacocha San Gerardo open-pit zinc operations in the province of Pasco, Peru, because of a local community’s blockade of the operation.
Read MoreNexa restarts Atacocha after protests cease
Nexa Resources has confirmed the resumption of operations at the Atacocha San Gerardo open-pit mine in Peru after community protests halted crews’ work for about a week. Officials said operations began again on 23 March and will ramp up over the coming two days to full capacity. On 17 March, the Machcan community illegally blocked the road access to the…
Read MoreNexa halts Cerro Lindo production
Nexa Resources said that production at its Cerro Lindo mine in Peru is temporarily suspended due to the mine’s access road being illegally blocked by a small group of protestors. The miner said that there has been no material impact on Cerro Lindo’s production to date and it does not expect a change to the 2021 production guidance. Activities at…
Read MoreBrazil’s next underground mine advances
Nexa Resources said Oct. 13 that it has received the operating licence for its Aripuanã polymetallic project in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The project, which will be the company’s sixth underground mine, was given its license from the Environmental Secretariat of the state of Mato Grosso (SEMA) on Oct. 7. Aripuanã’s resource includes zinc, lead and copper. The site will also…
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