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This blog was created to publish news on argentinean mining, thus complementing our website and presence in social networks. As all of our activities, it intends to connect the mining community in Argentina and provide a place to promote the activity in the world, developing business opportunities.

22 jun 2009

Crusher expansion on time for Q3 commissioning at Barrick's Veladero mine

By: Francisca Pouiller
22nd June 2009

BUENOS AIRES (miningweekly.com) – Barrick Gold is on schedule to complete a crusher expansion during the third quarter at its Veladero mine, in Argentina's San Juan province, which will increase output levels at the mine.

Some $70-million has been spent on the expansion, to increase processing capacity from 50 000 t/d to 85 000 t/d.

During the project, the number of workers at the operation more than doubled, after around 1 000 people were hired for construction work, on top of the 900 mine employees.

The additional employment opportunities have been well received by local communities, said Barrick Argentina head of communications Miguel Martín.

Continue reading at: http://www.miningweekly.com/article/crusher-expansion-on-time-for-q3-commissioning-at-barricks-veladero-mine-2009-06-22

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