2013 Processing & Mining Performance
Efficiency program
Project
1 Optimization of cyanide
consumption
2 Optimization of caustic soda
consumption
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3 Increase share of HFO in power
generation
4 Decrease downtime of the plant
due to electrical reasons
5 Installation of homogenizer
6 Other minor projects
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Description
Oxygen addition, higher lime consumption will allow to decrease cyanide.
consumption
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Optimization of elutions leading to lower caustic soda consumption
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Increase share of HFO in power generation in 4th quarter to 80%
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Purchase of new genset what will allow to generate enough power for mills
start up in case of one of gensets repair
Installation of homogenizer for utilization of used oil for power generation
Optimization of PPE
Reduction of fuel for rented equipment
Implementation of bacterial beds
Optimization of travel costs
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LV costs optimization
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Installation of scrap magnet on the mills discharge
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