F Informe Modelo 1 - G&T Assessment of Metallurgical Response

AN ASSESSMENT OF METALLURGICAL RESPONSE
(A Program of Mineralogical and Flotation Studies)
MAGISTRAL DEPOSIT – DEPARTMENT OF ANCASH

PERU
KM1643
TECHNICAL REPORT
Work Performed on Behalf of Quadra Mining Ltd. of Vancouver

INDEX
PAGE
1.0 Summary 1
1.1 Project Scope and Objectives 1

1.2 Conclusions 2
1.3 Recommendations 5
1.4 Acknowledgements 7
2.0 Introduction 8
3.0 Analysis and Interpretation of the Data 10
3.1 Inherent Ore Characteristics 12

3.1.1 Mineral Composition 12
3.1.2 Mineral Fragmentation 14
3.1.3 The Limits to Flotation Performance 16
3.1.4 The Grindability of the Ores 18
3.2 The Response of the Porphyry Composite 20

3.2.1 Rougher Flotation Tests 20
3.2.2 Open Circuit Cleaner Tests 22
3.2.3 Locked Cycle Tests 24
3.3 The Response of the Mixed Composite 26

3.4 The Response of the Skarn Composite 32

3.5 The Separation of Copper and Molybdenum 38

3.5.1 The Mineralogy of the Bulk Concentrates 40
3.5.2 The Copper-Molybdenum Separation Procedure 42
3.5.3 The Chemical Composition of the Bulk Concentrates 44
3.5.4 The Compositions of Copper and Molybdenum Concentrates 48
3.6 Response Variability Test Work 48

Appendix I – Sample Origin
Appendix II – Flotation Response
Appendix III – Particle Sizing Data
Appendix IV – Special Assays
Appendix V – Modal Analysis
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1.0 Summary
1.1 Project Scope and Objectives
The work described in this report constitutes the first phase of a planned
three part program of metallurgical studies: These proposed studies will
encompass laboratory scale test work and pilot plant campaigns on the
principal Magistral ore types. Overall, the program of metallurgical
studies was designed and executed to provide information, on behalf of
Quadra Mining Ltd. of Vancouver, to facilitate the preparation of the
Magistral project pre-feasibility study.
In Phase I of the program, the principal objective of the work was to

identify the key elements of a simple flotation treatment scheme to recover
the copper and molybdenum from the ores into a bulk flotation
concentrate. The program of metallurgical studies, designed to achieve
this objective, initially involved mineralogical assessments and
grindability evaluations for three major ore composites.
Subsequent test work encompassed laboratory scale kinetic, open circuit

batch cleaner and locked cycle test simulations of the treatment process.
The technical viability of deploying a copper-molybdenum separation
scheme, to further process the bulk concentrate, was explored in a series
of open circuit batch cleaner tests. A very limited campaign of variability
test work completed this study.
Test work commenced in early July and was completed ahead of schedule
in late August. Preparation of a technical report summing the results of
the Phase I work commenced late in August and was completed in early
September.
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1.2 Conclusions
The ore represented by the three composites was typical of the

mineralization found in porphyry–skarn mineralized zones in Northern
Peru. The copper and molybdenum contents of these composites
correlated well with the published resource estimates for contained metals.
Sulphide minerals, which were emplaced in the silica rich host constituted
between 4 and 10 percent by weight of the composites. In all three
composites, the copper was present almost exclusively as chalcopyrite
while the molybdenum occurred as molybdenite. No non-sulphide copper
minerals were detected.
Pyrite was also present in the composites and was the co-dominant
sulphide mineral. No pyrrhotite was detected in these samples. Magnetite
and lesser amounts of hematite were recorded in all three composites and
accounted for about one third of the iron content in the composites.
Standard Bond grindability protocols were conducted. The Bond ball mill
estimates indicated that the composites were relatively friable and
required relatively low inputs of grinding power, of the order 14
kWh/tonne∗. Many other porphyry-skarn copper deposits worldwide
display much higher Bond ball mill work index values.
During grinding, the fragmentation characteristics of the minerals of

interest were relatively favorable. When measured at a sizing of 150µm
K80, the non-sulphide gangue was better than 95 percent liberated from the
sulphides. Extrapolation of the fragmentation data suggested that mineral
liberation in the flotation feed stream would not change perceptibly, even
at flotation feed sizings in the range 200µm K80.
∗ Some Bond Rod Mill Index estimates, prepared by others, have been deemed unreliable and the results discounted.
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A simple flotation treatment scheme was developed for processing the

Magistral ore composites. The scheme involved grinding to about 150µm
K80 ahead of the copper rougher flotation stage. Limited and unoptimized
test work performed at coarser flotation feed sizings produced reduced
metal recoveries into the bulk concentrates.
A simple reagent regime, consisting of a xanthate and fuel oil collector

mix, and carbinol type frother, captured most of the chalcopyrite and the
molybdenite into the bulk rougher concentrate. Regrinding of the rougher
concentrate to about 45µm K80 preceded two or three stages of dilution
cleaning. Cleaning, conducted in a lime modulated pulp, resulted in the
production of high grade bulk copper-molybdenum concentrate. The
average of all cycle test results∗, performed at a flotation feed sizing of
150µm K80, are shown in the table below.
OBSERVED METAL RECOVERIES TO THE BULK CONCENTRATES
Metallurgical Response
Composite Grades – percent Recoveries - percent
Cu Mo Cu Mo
Porphyry 28.5 3.6 96 96

Mixed 27.7 1.3 91 74
Skarn 29.8 1.6 91 72
Notes: a) The data shown are the arithmetic averages of several cycle tests
for each ore composite.
Some mineralogical assessments of bulk concentrates were conducted.

The chalcopyrite in bulk copper-molybdenum concentrates was found to
be almost completely liberated. Molybdenite liberation varied from 65 to
85 percent, when assessed in two dimensions. It is probable therefore,
that some regrinding power will have to be applied in a practical copper-
molybdenum separation circuit.
∗ These include the cycle tests conducted at a flotation feed sizing of 150µm K used to produce bulk concentrates for the copper-
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molybdenum separation scheme. See Appendix IV, Tables 5A, 5B, 5C for a listing of individual test data.
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The bulk concentrates produced using this flowsheet and treatment regime
were of good quality and were low in most of the usual suites of
deleterious components. The concentrates do however, contain sufficient
combined arsenic and antimony to attract a modest smelter penalty.
Mineralogical data indicates that tennantite- tetrahedrite group minerals
are the probably carriers for the arsenic, antimony and likely most of the
silver in the bulk concentrates
The technical viability of a mineral separation scheme, involving reverse

flotation of the molybdenite away from the chalcopyrite, was evaluated:
The scheme was based upon depressing the chalcopyrite with
hydrosulphide and floating off and upgrading the molybdenite. The bulk
concentrates used as feed in this separation process were produced in
multiple locked cycle tests conducted on each of the composites. The
batch test data showed that about 80 percent of the molybdenite in the
bulk concentrate could be redirected into a saleable grade molybdenum
concentrate.
The copper and molybdenum concentrates were subjected to minor

element assays. The arsenic and antimony contents in the copper
concentrates were the only area of potential concern.
A program of very limited scope variability testing was conducted on six

sub-composites. As expected, the batch cleaner tests revealed a range of
metallurgical responses to the standard and as yet unoptimized test
procedure.
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1.3 Recommendations
The samples used in the response variability test work should be subjected
to mineralogical study. Observed response of these sub-composites could
then be directly limited to the inherent mineralogical characteristics of the
sub-composites.
Since the pyrite content of the ore samples and variability composites
appears to exert some considerable influence on metallurgical response, a
pyrite occurrence profile for the mineralized zones should be developed.
Initially, a careful reassessment of the diamond drill logs will indicate the
degree of variability in pyrite distribution across the mineralized zones.
Composite samples could then be constructed from existing core for use in
flotation test work for variability studies and geometallurgical mapping of
the deposit.
Exit streams from one or more of the cycle tests, which were conducted at
a flotation feed sizing 250µm K80, should be subjected to modal studies.
Some optimization of the reagent regime, and the bulk rougher
concentrate regrinding stage appears to be necessary to order to accurately
determine how a coarser feed sizing will impact on metallurgy. A
successful program of optimization may well permit most of the Magistral
ore types to be processed at a coarser flotation feed sizing without
incurring a significant loss in metallurgical performance.
To accurately assess the probable performance of the copper-molybdenum

separation stage, a campaign of locked cycle tests should be conducted.
The planned Phase II pilot plant campaign will produce sufficient
quantities of bulk sulphide copper-molybdenum concentrates for use in
this proposed program of cycle test work.
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Since arsenic, and to a lesser extent antimony, tend to attract smelter

penalties, some information regarding deportment of these two elements
within the deposit is warranted. If sufficient data is currently available in
the drill logs, profiles for arsenic and antimony should be constructed for
all mineralized zones within the current reserves.
When compared to chalcopyrite, tetrahedrite-tennantite group minerals

display markedly reduced flotation kinetics. It is probable therefore, that
some buildup of these minerals may occur somewhere in the recirculating
process streams. The usual approach to mitigate the buildup of deleterious
components within a flotation circuit is to bleed off, and discard to
tailings, some material from these streams: Some loss to overall copper
recovery could be anticipated as a result of this practice.
A detailed mineralogical study, conducted on cycle tests exit products is

recommended to determine the mode and occurrences of the arsenic and
antimony bearing sulphide minerals in all three ore zones.
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1.4 Acknowledgments
We would like to acknowledge the major contributions made to this

program of metallurgical studies by Mr. B. Tucker, Manager, Process and
Engineering of Quadra Mining Ltd. Mr. Tucker assumed the
responsibility for solving the logistical problems involved in acquiring
representative samples for test work and transporting them to the
laboratory. He also contributed significantly to the planning of the
laboratory test work and assisted in the detailed interpretation of the
flotation test data.
Tom Shouldice, P.Eng. Tom Lafreniere

General Manager - Operations President
Peter Brown, P.Eng. Lisa Jamrich, P.Geol.

Consulting Engineer Manager - Mineralogy
September 2005
KM1643
Report Distribution:
Bob Tucker, Quadra Mining Ltd., – 3 copies
G & T Metallurgical Services Ltd., Kamloops, BC – 2 Copies
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2.0 Introduction
The Magistral property is located in the Ancash region of Northern Peru,

approximately 100 kilometres due west of the coastal city of Chimbote. The
mineralization is a mixed skarn-porphyry containing sulphides of copper and
molybdenum, together with variable amounts of pyrite. The combination of
measured and indicated mineralization totaled 76 million tonnes with a further 39
million tonnes of inferred resources∗.
Currently, the property owner, Quadra Mining Ltd., is engaged in advanced

project development studies, which are rapidly progressing toward a pre-
feasibility study. The work described in this program constitutes the first of three
phases of investigation designed to provide metallurgical data for inclusion into
the pre-feasibility study.
The specific objectives of this program of metallurgical studies were identified by

Mr. Tucker, Manager, Process and Engineering for Quadra Mining Ltd., to be as
follows:
- Construct three composite samples from drill core sections to represent the
porphyry, the mixed and the skarn ore zones from within the currently
defined mineralized zones. Using established laboratory techniques,
assess the inherent characteristics of these composites including the
composition, mineral fragmentation and ore grindability.
- Conduct laboratory scale flotation test work and determine the optimum
conditions for processing the Magistral ores and design an appropriate
flowsheet. The test work included kinetic tests, batch cleaner and cycle
tests and some work on copper-molybdenum separation protocols.
Variability in flotation response was considered for six ore sub-
composites.
∗ Using NI 43-101 compliance protocols, the ore grades for the combined measured and indicated resource were estimated to be 0.76
percent copper and 0.055 percent molybdenum using a 0.5 percent copper cut off grade.
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- Assess the quality of the copper and molybdenum concentrates produced

from processing the three principal ore composites. Special attention was
directed to assessing the levels of the usual suite of deleterious
components, which are often encountered in skarn mineralization in
Northern Peru. Some mineralogical studies were also performed to probe
the mineralogical limitations to further enhancement of concentrate
quality.
The program commenced in late June, with the arrival of a shipment of drill core
intercepts recently acquired by a program of diamond drilling at the mine site.
Composites, representing the three principal mineralized zones within the deposit
were constructed. Mineralogical evaluations of the composites preceded
laboratory grinding and flotation studies. Test work was completed by late
August and the preparation of this technical report commenced.
The information produced by this phase of the test work is discussed in this
report. The technical data generated are arranged into five appendices of
information, which are arranged as follows:
Appendix I – Sample Origin

Appendix II – Flotation Test Results
Appendix III – Particle Sizing Data
Appendix IV – Special Assays and Statistical Information
Appendix V – Mineralogical and Modal Studies
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3.0 Analysis and Interpretation of the Data
The information produced by this program of mineralogical and metallurgical

studies is presented and discussed in this interpretive segment of the technical
report. To facilitate the presentation of the data, the information has been
rearranged into six sections: Each of these sections, which are themselves
subdivided by topic or test type are presented as follows:
3.1 Inherent Ore Characteristics

3.2 The Response of the Porphyry Composite
3.3 The Response of the Mixed Composite
3.4 The Response of the Skarn Composite
3.5 The Separation of Copper and Molybdenum
3.6 Variability Test Work
Much of the data is presented in the text of this discussion in the form of tables of
data, or is included in graphical displays. Many of these displays contain much
simplified data sets. However, all of the technical information produced by these
studies can be found in the original format in the appendices to this report.
In this discussion and interpretation of the test data, no attempt has been made to
evaluate the details of individual flotation tests. The intent of this discourse is
merely to summarize the principal findings of this program for immediate use by
Quadra technical staff in the ongoing project pre-feasibility studies. Accordingly,
the data presentations have been arranged to be useful to a technical specialists in
both metallurgy and in related fields.
The text of this interpretive section is illustrated by several photo images: These
photo images illustrate the style and the structural complexity of those classes of
mineral intergrowths, which may influence process metallurgy.
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PHOTO IMAGE 1
MAGISTRAL PROJECT, PORPHYRY – BULK CONCENTRATE
Test KM1643-24-27
G&T Metallurgical G&T Metallurgical
*Md-Molybdenite, Cp-Chalcopyrite, Te-Tetrahedrite/Tennantite, Py-Pyrite, Gn-Gangue

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3.1 Inherent Ore Characteristics
The design of a mineral processing flotation plant is dictated by the

chemical and physical characteristics of the ore to be processed. The
configuration of a processing flowsheet is determined by the suite of
sulphide minerals present in the ore. The performance of that flowsheet,
in terms of mineral recoveries and grades of the concentrates produced by
flotation, is governed almost exclusively by the fragmentation
characteristics of the sulphide minerals during grinding and regrinding of
the ore.
The grindability, or the resistance to grinding forces displayed by the ore

is also dependant upon mineralogy, but is essentially controlled by the
type and the relative abundances of the non-sulphide gangue host
minerals. These factors, as they relate to the design of the Magistral
treatment scheme, are discussed in the following subsections.
3.1.1 Mineral Composition
As a precursor to modal analysis the mineral compositions of each

of the three composites were determined: The composites, which
are shown in Table 1, comprised 3 to 10 percent by weight
sulphide minerals emplaced in a silicate rich host∗.
TABLE 1
MINERAL COMPOSITION OF THE COMPOSITES
Mineral Composition – percent

Sample
Cp Md Py Gn
Porphyry 1.7 0.1 1.5 96.7
Mixed Zone 1.9 <0.1 7.6 90.4

Skarn 2.4 <0.1 7.8 89.7
Notes: a) Mineral abbreviations: Cp-chalcopyrite, Md- molybdenite, Py-pyrite,

Gn-non-sulphide gangue, includes iron oxides.
∗ Some carbonates were detected.

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In all three composites, chalcopyrite was the dominant carrier for

copper: The other copper sulphide minerals present, including
bornite, chalcocite and the tetrahedrite-tennantite∗ group
combined, accounted for much less than one percent of the copper
metal in the composites. No non-sulphide forms of copper were
observed.
Traces of molybdenite were found in all of the composites: Only

the porphyry composite contained sufficient sightings of
molybdenite to permit an accurate mineralogical assessment to be
made of molybdenum deportment.
Pyrite was the only iron sulphide mineral detected: Despite

diligent searches, no pyrrhotite, the presence of which has been
reported by others∗∗, was detected. The iron oxide mineral,
magnetite, and to a lesser extent hematite, were also present in the
composites accounting for 20 to 30 percent of the assayed iron
content of the samples.
A single occurrence of arsenopyrite was observed in one sample,

however, after a specific search for this mineral, no other
occurrences were observed.
∗ These two minerals are the probable carriers for the silver and for arsenic and antimony, which reports to the bulk concentrates.
Photo images contained in this report display some of the occurrences of these two minerals.
∗∗ Quadra Mining News Release, August 2005: Magistral Project.
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3.1.2 Mineral Fragmentation
The fragmentation of the sulphide and the non-sulphide minerals

during grinding was measured at a nominal sizing of 150µm K80.
The fragmentation data, which have been simplified to display
only the estimates of mineral liberation, are shown in Table 2.
TABLE 2
FRAGMENTATION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COMPOSITES
At a Nominal 150µm K80
Mineral Liberation – percent

Sample
Cp Md Py Gn
Porphyry 54 57 64 97
Mixed Zone 59 67 66 95
Skarn 49 62 47 94
Notes: a) Mineral liberation estimates are two dimensional uncorrected.
The following observations, regarding the extent and style of

metallurgically significant mineral intergrowths identified in the
Magistral samples, are of interest:
- The non-sulphide gangue host was 95 percent liberated

from the sulphide minerals at a flotation feed sizing of
150µm K80. The primary consideration when selecting an
appropriate process feed sizing is to ensure maximum
liberation of the gangue host from the sulphides.
- Chalcopyrite liberation, when assessed in two dimensions,

ranged from 50 to 60 percent. As a guide, most copper
flotation plants utilize flotation feed sizings, which provide
about 50 percent copper sulphide mixed liberation in the
rougher feed stream.
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- Almost all of the unliberated chalcopyrite was locked in

structurally simple binaries with silicates. Fortunately, the
majority of these binaries contained sufficient chalcopyrite
to ensure a high probability of capture in the rougher
flotation stage: Dependant upon the composite, the average
binary of this class contained 25 to 40 percent by weight
chalcopyrite.
- Regrinding to break up the majority of chalcopyrite-gangue

binaries will be required to ensure maximum bulk
concentrate grades can be achieved.
- Instances of physical intergrowths between chalcopyrite

and molybdenite, and chalcopyrite and pyrite were rare.
Less that 5 percent of each of the molybdenite and pyrite
were locked with chalcopyrite. This would indicate that
the separation of chalcopyrite and molybdenite from the
pyrite and gangue in the rougher stage could be fairly easy
to achieve, and to maintain in continuous operations.
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3.1.3 The Limits to Flotation Performance
By rearranging the fragmentation data for each particle size range,

it becomes possible to calculate how mineral liberation changes
with flotation feed sizing. These calculations were completed for
the three samples in question and the results are summarized in the
graphical display shown in Figure 1A. It is apparent that for these
composites variations in flotation feed sizings within the range 150
to 250µm K80, will not materially change the overall liberation of
the non-sulphide gangue.
The boundaries upon the performance of the rougher flotation

stage, imposed by mineralogical constraints, can also be deduced
from the modal data. These limitations, which are based upon the
extent to which the minerals are liberated from each other ahead of
the rougher flotation stage, are displayed as mineralogically
limiting grade-recovery curves in Figure 1B. Based on the relative
positions of the curves, the skarn composite will be the most
difficult to process.
In this instance, the limiting curves are shown for the target
mineral chalcopyrite: Superimposed on these curves are selected
data points indicating observed performance in the laboratory scale
rougher flotation tests conducted in this program: It is apparent
that the laboratory flotation test data and the mineralogically
limiting grade-recovery curves are near coincident.
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FIGURE 1A
EFFECT OF PRIMARY GRIND ON MINERAL LIBERATION
100
90
80 Measured Data
Mineral Liberation - percent
70
60
50
40
Chalcopyrite
30
Pyrite
20
Non-Sulphide Gangue
10
0
75 100 125 150 175 200 225
Primary Grind - K80 microns
FIGURE 1B
MINERALOGICALLY LIMITING GRADE RECOVERY CURVES
100
Rougher Concentrate Recovery - percent copper
90
80
70
Rougher Grade
60 Recovery Position
50
40
30
Porphyry
20
Skarn
10 Mixed
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Rougher Concentrate Grade - percent copper
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3.1.4 The Grindability of the Ores
Ore grindability or resistance to grinding forces is invariably

measured using the Bond ball mill work index protocol. This
technique, which has for many years been an industry standard,
provides a single value or index for grinding energy requirements
established under carefully controlled standard conditions. Bond
rod mill work index protocols are less well defined, and tend
therefore, to produce data of doubtful credibility.
The Bond ball mill index can be adjusted, by using one or more
correction factors, to produce most useful estimates of the amount
of grinding power required, for any given comminution process.
Table 3 summarizes the results of Bond and abrasion tests on the
Magistral composites.
TABLE 3
ORE GRINDABILITY FACTORS
Ore Composite
Protocol Units
Porphyry Mixed Skarn
Bond Ball Index kWh/tonne 13.8 13.6 13.0

Bond Rod Index kWh/tonne 24.1 23.1 22.9
Abrasion Index grams 0.005 0.011 0.013
Notes: a) The Ball mill work indices were determined precisely according to the established
Protocols. See Appendix III for individual test results.
b) See Appendix IV for Bond Rod Mill Index and abrasion index estimates conducted by
Hazen Research. Both of these sets of tests were performed at non-standard conditions.
In our experience, the value of the Bond rod mill index is usually
very close to the ball mill index values. Accordingly, these Bond
rod mill estimates should be regarded with extreme caution:
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PHOTO IMAGE 2
MAGISTRAL PROJECT, MIXED ZONE– BULK CONCENTRATE
Test KM1643, 34, 36-38

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3.2 The Response of the Porphyry Composite
The porphyry zone of mineralization contains the least amount of

sulphides and is mineralogically the simplest of the three zones as
currently defined. The flotation response of the porphyry composite was
assessed initially by conducting batch rougher and cleaner tests to
determine the required reagent regime and the solids mass pull. Locked
cycle tests were then performed to simulate continuous processing of the
ore to produce a bulk copper-molybdenum concentrate.
Some copper-molybdenum separation batch test work was performed

using the bulk concentrate produced in some specially conducted cycle
tests. The results of these separation tests were described in a separate
section of this discussion∗.
3.2.1 Rougher Flotation Tests
Rougher rate of flotation or kinetic tests were conducted using the

flowsheet shown in the schematic in Figure 2. The inset table of
data reveals the approximate reagent dosages used.
A common flotation feed sizing of about 150µm K80 was used in

these tests with pulp pH rougher circuit as the principal variable.
The results of the tests are shown in the graphical display inset into
Figure 2, which plots mass recovery against metal recovery.
An assessment of the test data indicate that copper and

molybdenum rougher recoveries of the order 95 percent could be
achieved with solids mass pull equivalent to about 6 to 7 percent of
the process feed. There was no significant advantage in operating
the rougher flotation circuit at elevated pulp pH levels.
∗ See section 3.5. The mineralogy and the results of flotation trials using the minerals separation scheme are discussed in more detail.
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FIGURE 2
PORPHYRY COMPOSITE ROUGHER TEST FLOWSHEET AND PERFORMANCE DATA
Bulk Circuit
Feed Tail
149 µm K80
Bulk Concentrate
BATCH CLEANER TESTS REAGENT SUMMARY
Reagent Dosage - g/t

Test Number pH
FO PAX
KM1643-04 8.3 10 12
KM1643-06 10.5 20 12
Note: Detailed test data and condition sheets are located in Appendix II.
EFFECT OF pH ON ROUGHER FLOTATION PERFORMANCE

100
Copper or Molybdenum Recovery - percent
95
90
85
80
75
70
65 KM1643 04 Cu Natural pH
60 KM1643-04 Mo Natural pH
KM1643-06 Cu pH 10.5
55
KM1643-06 Mo pH 10.5
50
0 2 4 6 8 10
Mass Recovery - percent
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3.2.2 Open Circuit Cleaner Tests
Because of the low sulphide mineral content, and the excellent

flotation response recorded in the rougher circuit, just three batch
cleaner tests were conducted on the porphyry composite. These
open circuit batch cleaner tests were essentially scoping trials to
determine solids mass pulls required in each cleaner stage and the
regrind product sizing. The cleaner tests were also used to
optimize reagent loading in order to maximize bulk concentrate
grade and metal recoveries.
The schematic shown in Figure 3 displays the flowsheet used in

these batch cleaner tests and provides details regarding the pulp pH
and the status of the regrinding stage. The test results, which are
shown as grade recovery relationships for copper and
molybdenum, reveal the following:
- Three levels of regrinding of the rougher concentrate were

assessed in terms of copper grade recovery relationships.
The data suggest that a regrind product sizing of around
40µm K80 ensures optimum upgrading conditions for the
production of high grade bulk concentrates.
- Regrinding within the range 40µm K80 to 60µm K80

appeared to exert little influence on the molybdenum
flotation metallurgy, in terms of either molybdenum grade
or molybdenum recovery.
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FIGURE 3
PORPHYRY COMPOSITE CLEANER TEST FLOWSHEET AND PERFORMANCE DATA
Bulk Circuit
Feed Tail
155 µm K80
pH AND REGRIND SUMMARY
pH Regrind
Test
Rougher Cleaner um K80
KM1643-9 8.4 10.1 60
KM1643-12 8.1 10.0 48
KM1643-15 10.0 11.0 39
Bulk
Concentrate
Rougher Cleaner
Test
FO PAX SIPX AP3302 FO PAX SIPX AP3302
KM1643-9 10 13 - - 10 5 - -
KM1643-12 10 13 - - 10 5 - -
KM1643-15 10 - 6 - 10 - 5 -
BATCH CLEANER TEST METALLURGICAL PERFORMANCE
Copper Molybdenum
100 100
95 95
Molybdenum Recovery (%)
90 90
Copper Recovery (%)
85 85
80 80
75 75
70 70 KM1643-09
KM1643-09
65 65 KM1643-12
KM1643-12
60 60 KM1643-15
KM1643-15
55 55
50 50
0 10 20 30 40 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
Copper Grade (%) Molybdenum Grade (%)
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3.2.3 Locked Cycle Tests
The locked cycle test work performed on the porphyry composite

was conducted using the flowsheet shown in Figure 4. The
nominal reagent balance used in these tests is summarized in the
table inset into this figure. Two flotation feed sizings were
evaluated in these cycle tests.
Following grinding, the majority of the copper and molybdenum

minerals were recovered into the rougher concentrate. Regrinding
power was adjusted to ensure an arbitrarily selected regrind
product sizing of about 40 to 45µm K80∗. The reground rougher

concentrate was dilution cleaned to produce a bulk copper-
molybdenum concentrate. The cycle test simulations indicated the
following:
- At a flotation feed sizing of 150µm K80, bulk copper-

molybdenum concentrates assaying about 30 percent
copper content and containing about 3.5 percent
molybdenum were produced. Copper and molybdenum
recoveries into these concentrates were estimated to be
about 95 and 90 percent, respectively.
- At an appreciably coarser flotation feed sizing, of about

260µm K80, high grade copper-molybdenum concentrates
were produced. However, when compared to the results
generated by cycle tests performed at the finer flotation
feed sizing, copper and molybdenum recoveries to these
concentrates were reduced by about 3 percent.
∗ Most porphyry copper concentrates utilize regrind product sizings in the range 45 to 55µm K . In future studies, the economic
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capture optimum regrind product sizing for the bulk rougher concentrate will have to be defined.
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FIGURE 4
PORPHYRY COMPOSITE CYCLE TEST FLOWSHEET AND METALLURGICAL BALANCES
Bulk Rougher
Bulk
Feed Rougher Tail
149 - 258 µm K80

41-44 µm K80
REAGENT SUMMARY Bulk Cleaner

Reagent Dosage - g/t Tail
Stream pH
FO SIPX AP3302
Primary Grind 10.0 10 - -
Note: Test 46 had
Rougher 10.0 - 5 - only two stages of
dilution cleaning.
Regrind 10.3 10 - 3.5
Cleaner 10.5 - 1-5 3.5 Bulk
Concentrate
METALLURGICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
Cycle Test KM1643 – 18,21 (149µm K80 Primary Grind, 41-44 µm K80 R/G)
Weight Assay - percent Distribution - percent
Product
% Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
KM1643- 18,21
Flotation Feed 100.0 0.71 2.2 0.10 100.0 100.0 100.0
Bulk Concentrate 2.2 30.6 25.7 3.9 95.9 25.6 89.2
Cleaner Scav Tail 3.1 0.31 16.4 0.25 1.4 22.6 8.1
Rougher Tail 94.7 0.02 1.2 0.003 2.7 51.9 2.7
Cycle Test KM1643 – 46 (258µm K80 Primary Grind, 41 µm K80 R/G)

Product
% Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
KM1643- 46
Flotation Feed 100.0 0.70 2.1 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 95.0 0.05 1.1 0.004 6.1 48.7 4.7
Note: The metallurgical balance at 149µm K80 primary grind was an average of tests 18 and 21.
For individual locked cycle test data please refer to Appendix II
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3.3 The Response of the Mixed Composite
The mixed ore zone, as currently defined, is reportedly physically

sandwiched between the porphyry and skarn zones of mineralization. It
would therefore, be reasonable to presume that the flotation response of
this ore would fall midway between that recorded for the porphyry and for
skarn zone composites.
Accordingly, the test work performed on the mixed ore composite used
essentially the same variables as were employed in the porphyry test work.
The test work in this phase of the program included kinetic, open circuit,
batch cleaner and locked cycle tests.
The kinetic test flowsheet, and a synopsis of the reagent regime

used in these tests, are shown in Figure 5. The rougher circuit pulp
pH was the principal variable of interest in these rougher tests, and
both tests were performed at a constant flotation feed sizing of
150µm K80.
The results of these tests suggested that at a natural pulp solids

mass pull to the rougher concentrate of 5 to 6 percent by weight of
the process feed, would be required to achieve maximum copper
and molybdenum recoveries of 92 to 93 percent: There did appear
to be a process selectivity advantage in operating the rougher
flotation circuit at elevated pulp pH levels∗: At a much reduced
solids mass pull, 4 percent of the flotation feed stream, copper and
molybdenum recoveries of 92 to 93 percent were recorded.
∗ But the elevated pulp pH did offer slightly better performance in the initial stages of rougher flotation.
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FIGURE 5
MIXED COMPOSITE ROUGHER TEST FLOWSHEET AND PERFORMANCE DATA
Bulk Circuit
Feed Tail
148 µm K80
Bulk Concentrate

Test Number pH
FO PAX
KM1643-03 8.1 10 12
KM1643-05 10.5 20 12

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
KM1643 03 Cu Natural pH
10 KM1643-05 Cu pH 10.5
KM1643-05 Mo pH 10.5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
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The four batch cleaner tests, which were performed on the mixed
ore composite, were conducted at a constant flotation feed sizing
of 150µm K80. The principal variables in this suite of tests were
the pulp pH, in both rougher and cleaner circuits, and the regrind
product sizing. The effects of some minor variations in reagent
balance were also assessed.
Figure 6 displays a schematic of the flowsheet, and contains

summaries of the flotation test conditions and results, which
suggest that:
- Rougher circuit recoveries in these tests were fractionally

lower than were recorded when treating the porphyry
composite. However, overall the copper and molybdenum
recoveries into the bulk concentrates were estimated to be
about 90 and 80 percent, respectively.
- The majority of the cleaner tests in this series utilized

regrind product sizings of about 60µm K80. A single
cleaner test performed at 70µm K80 regrind product sizing
produced a slightly inferior grade recovery relationship for
chalcopyrite.
- Chalcopyrite losses incurred during cleaning, indicated by

the slope of the grade-recovery relationship, were
equivalent to less than 5 percent of the copper in the ore.
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FIGURE 6
MIXED COMPOSITE CLEANER TEST FLOWSHEET AND PERFORMANCE DATA
Bulk Circuit
Feed Tail
148 µm K80
pH AND REGRIND SUMMARY
pH Regrind
Test
KM1643-8 8.0 10.0 68
KM1643-11 7.9 10.0 56
KM1643-14 10.0 11.0 58
KM1643-20 10.0 10.5 58
Bulk
Concentrate

Rougher Cleaner
Test
KM1643-8 10 10 - - 10 5 - -
KM1643-11 10 12 - - 10 5 - -
KM1643-14 10 - 6 - 10 - 5 -
KM1643-20 10 - 8 10 10 - 5 11
Copper Molybdenum
100 100
95 90
90 80
Copper Recovery (%)
85 70
80 60
75 50
KM1643-08 KM1643-08
70 40
65 KM1643-11 30 KM1643-11
60 KM1643-14 20 KM1643-14
55 KM1643-20 10 KM1643-20
50 0
0 10 20 30 40 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
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The locked cycle tests for the mixed zone composite were
conducted using the standard cycle test flowsheet and reagent
balance. However, the tests were designed to explore the effects
on overall process metallurgy of deploying a substantially coarser
flotation feed sizing.
- At a flotation feed sizing of 150µm K80, rougher circuit

recoveries of copper and molybdenum were estimated to be
95 and 93 percent respectively. Following regrinding, a
bulk concentrate assaying 29 percent copper and 1.4
percent molybdenum was produced: Metal recoveries to
this concentrate were estimated to be 94 and 82 percent,
respectively.
- The cycle test conducted at a sizing of about 240µm K80

produced a bulk concentrate, which assayed 27 percent
copper and contained 1.4 percent molybdenum. Metal
recoveries to the bulk concentrate were 88 and 75 percent
respectively, for copper and for molybdenum.
- It is possible that the locked cycle test, performed at a

flotation feed sizing of 340µm K80, was not completely
optimized since the metallurgical results were unexpectedly
poor: Very few∗ practical flotation circuits operate utilizing
flotation feed sizings much coarser than 275µm K80.
∗ Gibraltar and Highland Valley Copper are two practical exemplars of the use of very coarse flotation feed sizings.
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FIGURE 7
MIXED ZONE COMPOSITE CYCLE TEST FLOWSHEET AND METALLURGICAL BALANCES
Bulk Rougher
Bulk
Feed Rougher Tail
148 - 337 µm K80

42-44 µm K80
REAGENT SUMMARY
Bulk Cleaner
Stream pH Tail
FO SIPX AP3302
Rougher 10.3 - 10 7-10
Regrind 10.5 10 - 7.0
Bulk
Cleaner 10.5 - 5-7 3.5 Concentrate

Cycle Test KM1643 – 23 (148µm K80 Primary Grind, 44µm K80 R/G)
Product
% Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
Flotation Feed 100.0 0.75 9.7 0.040 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 94.0 0.04 8.7 0.003 4.5 83.7 7.0

Product
% Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
Flotation Feed 100.0 0.73 9.7 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 93.5 0.07 8.5 0.007 9.5 81.5 15.7

Product
% Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
Flotation Feed 100.0 0.72 10.4 0.034 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 94.7 0.17 9.1 0.009 22.0 83.6 26.7
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3.4 The Response of the Skarn Composite
The skarn style mineralization is reportedly characterized by

disseminated, veined intrusions, and by massive to semi massive
occurrences of magnetite∗. This composite contained about 10 percent by
weight sulphide minerals. Since the flotation responses of skarn type
mineralized zones found in Northern Peru are known to be metallurgically
challenging,∗∗ considerable care was taken in testing the skarn composite.
The pattern of flotation tests, used to assess the response of the porphyry
zone composite, were utilized to evaluate the response of the skarn
composite. The results produced by these tests are presented and
discussed in the following subsections.
The rougher flotation tests were performed using the standard

kinetic test flowsheet and a xanthate fuel oil collector regime: The
schematic in Figure 8 displays the flowsheet used. Maximum
copper recovery in the rougher flotation circuit was in the range 93
to 94 percent. Molybdenite recovery approached 88 percent at
natural pulp pH: The data indicating reduced molybdenite
recovery at elevated pulp pH appears to be anomalous.
Maximum metal recoveries in the rougher flotation stage were

recorded at solids mass pulls equivalent to 5 to 8 percent of the
process feed stream, regardless of the pulp pH employed in the
rougher circuit.
∗ In the skarn composite, however, the magnetite content was lower than that recorded for the porphyry and mixed ore zones.
∗∗ Cerro de Pasco and Antamina are just two operations processing skarn mineralization, which have encountered severe metallurgical
problems.
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FIGURE 8
SKARN COMPOSITE ROUGHER TEST FLOWSHEET AND PERFORMANCE DATA
Bulk Circuit
Feed Tail
155 µm K80
Bulk Concentrate

Test Number pH
FO PAX
KM1643-01 8.1 10 10
KM1643-02 10.5 20 10

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
KM1643 01 Cu Natural pH
10 KM1643-02 Cu pH 10.5
KM1643-02 Mo pH 10.5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
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Because of the increased mineralogical complexity of this ore type,

a total of six open circuit batch cleaner tests were planned and
conducted on the skarn composite. All six tests were performed at
a flotation feed sizing of about 150µm K80: Following the rougher
flotation stage, the rougher concentrate was reground to a nominal
40 to 50µm K80 ahead of three stages of dilution cleaning.
Figure 9 displays a schematic of the test flowsheet and provides

summaries of the reagent balances and pulp pH levels utilized.
The results of the individual tests are shown as copper and
molybdenum grade recovery relationships and indicate the
following trends:
- Copper and molybdenum recoveries in the rougher circuit,

which averaged 90 and 80 percent respectively, were
perceptibly lower than these recorded for the other two
composites.
- Following regrinding, bulk concentrates, assaying 27 to 28

percent copper and containing about one percent
molybdenum, were produced. The bulk concentrates
contained 85 to 87 percent of the copper and 70 to 80
percent of the molybdenum.
- A single batch test, performed using a 50µm K80 product

sizing, generated results, which were indistinguishable
from tests utilizing a 40µm K80 regrind discharge sizing.
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FIGURE 9
SKARN COMPOSITE CLEANER TEST FLOWSHEET AND PERFORMANCE DATA
Bulk Circuit
Feed Tail
pH AND REGRIND SUMMARY 149 µm K80
pH Regrind
Test
KM1643-7 8.1 10.0 40
KM1643-10 7.9 10.0 52
KM1643-13 10.0 11.0 40
KM1643-16 10.0 11.0 40
KM1643-17 10.0 11.0 40
Bulk
KM1643-19 10.0 10.5 40 Concentrate

Rougher Cleaner
Test
KM1643-7 10 10 - - 10 5 - -
KM1643-10 10 20 - - 10 5 - -
KM1643-13 20 - 4 - 10 - 5 -
KM1643-16 30 - 4 - 10 - 5 -
KM1643-17 20 - 4 - 10 - 5 -
KM1643-19 20 - 4 10 10 - 5 11
Copper Molybdenum
100 100
95 90
90 80
Copper Recovery (%)
85 70
80 60
75 50
KM1643-07 KM1643-07
70 KM1643-10 40
KM1643-10
65 KM1643-13 30 KM1643-13
60 KM1643-16 KM1643-16
20
KM1643-17 KM1643-17
55 KM1643-19 10
KM1643-19
50 0
0 10 20 30 40 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5
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Two locked cycle tests were performed on the skarn composite.

Figure 10 contains a schematic of the locked cycle test flowsheet
and a synopsis of the reagents used in these tests. The observed
metallurgical response of the skarn zone composite was recorded
at two levels of flotation feed sizings. The results of these cycle
tests indicate the following:
- At a flotation feed sizing of 150µm K80, and regrinding of

the rougher concentrate to 40µm K80 ahead of dilution
cleaning, a high grade bulk concentrate was produced. The
concentrate, which assayed 30 percent copper, also
contained about one percent by weight molybdenum.
Copper and molybdenum recoveries into this bulk
concentrate were estimated to be 91 and 69 percent,
respectively.
- A second cycle test was performed at a flotation feed sizing

of 240µm K80. The use of the coarser grind produced a bulk
concentrate assaying 26 percent copper. Copper and
molybdenum recoveries into this concentrate were
estimated to be 79 and 74 percent, respectively∗.
- In cycle tests, when coarser flotation feed sizings were

deployed to treat the mixed and skarn composites, metal
losses via the rougher tailing increased. Fragmentation
data suggests that the reason for these increased losses may
be partially attributable to un optimized test conditions.
∗ Single cycle test results, particularly when the tests are unoptimized for the change in flotation feed sizing, tend to produce erratic
results.
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FIGURE 10
SKARN COMPOSITE CYCLE TEST FLOWSHEET AND METALLURGICAL BALANCES
Bulk Rougher
Bulk
Feed Rougher Tail
155 - 241 µm K80

39-40 µm K80
REAGENT SUMMARY Bulk Cleaner

Tail
Stream pH
FO SIPX AP3302
Rougher 10.2 - 4 7.0
Bulk
Regrind 10.8 10 - 7.0
Concentrate
Cleaner 10.5 - 5 3.5
Cycle Test KM1643 – 22 (155µm K80 Primary Grind, 40µm K80 R/G)
Product
% Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
Flotation Feed 100.0 0.88 12.7 0.043 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 94.7 0.06 12.1 0.009 6.4 90.6 18.7

Product
% Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
Flotation Feed 100.0 0.83 13.2 0.047 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 95.2 0.17 12.5 0.010 19.0 90.1 19.3
Note: For individual locked cycle test data please refer to Appendix II.
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3.5 The Separation of Copper and Molybdenum
Multiple large scale laboratory cycle tests were performed on each ore
zone composite. The objective of these tests was to produce sufficient
quantities of bulk copper-molybdenum concentrates to allow batch
separation tests to be performed.
Most of the cycle tests in this phase of the work utilized 4 kilograms of
ore per cycle, and were conducted over ten cycles∗. Hence, the projected
metallurgical response derived from these cycle tests is considered
accurate. Table 4 provides a summary of the equilibrium metallurgy of
these locked cycle tests.
TABLE 4
METALLURGICAL RESPONSE BY COMPOSITE – CYCLE TESTS
Copper – percent Molybdenum – percent

Composite
Grade Recovery Grade Recovery
Porphyry 28.0 95.8 3.5 96.2

Skarn 29.6 89.4 1.3 70.8
Mixed 27.3 90.8 1.3 72.4
Notes: a) Test data are shown in Appendix IV, Tables 4A, 4B, 5.
The mineralogy of these bulk copper-molybdenum concentrates was

determined to evaluate the extent of any mineralogical constraints upon
the subsequent mineral separation process. The mineralogical data are
presented and discussed with specific attention to the requirements of
regrinding within the molybdenum separation circuit.
The details of the test work involved in the copper-molybdenum

separation process are then discussed. The chemical composition of the
bulk, the copper, and the molybdenum concentrates are then briefly
considered.
∗ The standard cycle tests, and those reported in the text by ore composite, utilized 2 kg ore charges and were conducted for five
cycles.
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PHOTO IMAGE 3
MAGISTRAL PROJECT, SKARN – BULK CONCENTRATE
Test KM1643, 28,29,31-33

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3.5.1 The Mineralogy of the Bulk Concentrates
Before attempting a flotation separation of the chalcopyrite and

molybdenite contained in the bulk concentrates, accurate
assessments of mineral contents and modal studies were required.
Table 5 provides a synopsis of the mineral compositions of the
bulk concentrates.
TABLE 5
MINERAL COMPOSITIONS – BULK CONCENTRATES
Mineral – Weight percent

Composite
Cp Md Py Gn
Porphyry 79.5 5.8 10.5 4.2

Mixed 78.3 1.9 14.3 5.5
Skarn 82.7 1.9 11.2 4.2
Notes: a) Mineral composition data from Appendix V, Tables 2C, 4C and 6C.
b) Cp – Chalcopyrite, Md – Molybdenite, Py – Pyrite, Gn – Non-sulphide
gangue.
The following points are of interest regarding mineral

compositions of these bulk concentrates:
- Chalcopyrite accounted for about 80 percent of the bulk

concentrate mass and 95 percent of that chalcopyrite was
liberated when assessed in two dimensions: This suggests
that the amount of regrinding power applied during the
cycle tests in processing the bulk concentrate was
appropriate.
- The diluents pyrite and non-sulphide gangue were present

in the mass ratio 2:1. As a generalization, the pyrite tended
to be relatively well liberated. However, a significant, but
variable fraction of the non-sulphide gangue in the bulk
concentrate was locked with chalcopyrite.
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Relatively small quantities of molybdenite were found in the bulk

concentrates. The mineralogical status of these molybdenite
occurrences, which were determined by using a technique of
sparse mineral counts, is summarized in Table 6 in simplified
format.
TABLE 6
MOLYBDENUM DEPORTMENT – BULK CONCENTRATE
(Two Dimensional Estimates)
Mineral – weight percent

Sizing
Composite
µm K80 Liberated Locked with Locked with
Sulphide Gangue
Porphyry 47 95 3 2
Mixed 47 82 11 7
Skarn 40 68 7 25
Notes: a) These molybdenum distribution data are rounded. Multiphase particles are
included in the locked with sulphide category.
As a generalization, regrinding results in the breakdown of the

majority of the sulphide-gangue binaries in any given stream.
Regrinding is much less efficient in breaking up sulphide-sulphide
binary composites.
Based on the data in Table 6, it appears that only the bulk

concentrate produced from the skarn composite contained
sufficient locked molybdenite to warrant special regrinding within
the copper-molybdenum separation circuit.
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3.5.2 The Copper-Molybdenum Separation Procedure
The batch separation procedures performed in this program were

merely scoping tests, and were conducted using standard methods
of reverse flotation. The technique, which has been long
established, consisted of suppressing chalcopyrite flotation by
conditioning with sodium hydrosulphide and floating off the
molybdenite using nitrogen as the gaseous phase. The technical
aspects of bulk concentrate treatment are discussed below.
The schematic shown in Figure 11 illustrates the flowsheet

configuration used, and the reagent balance employed, to separate
the chalcopyrite and molybdenite. The results of the individual
separation tests are shown in the graphical display in terms of
molybdenum grade recovery relationships.
Overall, the scoping tests revealed that the copper-molybdenum

separation was most successful in processing the bulk concentrates
produced from the porphyry composite. The bulk concentrates
produced from the skarn composite were the most difficult to
process into separate copper and molybdenum concentrates.
Median batch tests results suggest that about 80 percent of the

molybdenite in the bulk concentrate can be removed into a
molybdenite concentrate, assaying about 50 percent molybdenum.
There appears to be considerable potential to further improve the
grade of the molybdenum concentrate.
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FIGURE 11
COPPER –MOLYBDENUM SEPARATION FLOWSHEET AND BATCH CLEANER DATA
Molybdenum
Rougher
Bulk Copper
Concentrate Concentrate
Notes:
a) Flotation stages utilized nitrogen as the flotation gas.
b) NaSH was added in each stage to nominal -400mv
Redox potential.
c) Regrind was used on tests 60-62 only. For these
tests a 1000g concentrate charge was used.
d) The bulk concentrate used for these tests was stored
in the freezer as a wet filter cake and was never dried.
Molybdenum
Concentrate
REAGENT SUMMARY
Reagent Addition - g/t
Stream pH
Fuel Oil NaSH
Mo Rougher 8.4 - 10.0 20-80 750-4000
Mo Regrind 8.2 - 8.5 -
Mo Cleaner 9.8 - 10.0 10 1500-27500
Note: Reagent dosage are shown as g/t of bulk concentrate. Batch
tests tend to overestimate reagent consumptions

100
90
Molybdenum Recovery - percent
80
70
60
50
40
Porphyry
30
Skarn
20
Mixed
10
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Molybdenum Grade - percent
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3.5.3 The Chemical Composition of the Bulk Concentrates
The copper-molybdenum bulk concentrates taken from three

locked cycle tests at equilibrium conditions were assayed for an
array of minor components. These minor components
encompassed the usual suite of deleterious or penalty elements,
which might influence the marketability of these bulk sulphide
concentrates directly to copper smelters worldwide.
TABLE 7
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE BULK CONCENTRATES BY ZONE
Bulk Concentrates
Element Unit Porphyry Mixed Skarn
Test 21 Test 23 Test 22
Cu % 30.2 29.0 30.0

Mo % 3.9 1.4 1.1
Fe % 26.6 29.2 29.8
Pb % 0.13 0.16 0.02
Zn % 0.35 0.43 0.50
S % 31.7 32.5 31.5
Co % 0.004 0.005 0.004
As % 0.31 0.72 0.49
Sb % 0.16 0.31 0.31
Se ppm 66 80 71
Bi ppm 68 <10 <10
Hg ppm 1 5 7
SiO2 % 1.65 1.60 2.88
CaO % 0.43 0.57 0.92
Al2O3 % 0.46 0.25 0.15
F ppm 42 46 48
Cl ppm <100 <100 <100
Re ppm 7.18 3.02 2.65
Ag ppm 106 102 112
Au ppm 0.1 0.2 0.2
Pt ppm 0.01 <0.1 <.01
Pd ppm 0.02 <0.1 <.01
Notes: a) Assays were performed on bulk concentrates produced in Cycle V of the cycle
test indicated.
b) Rhenium and chlorine assays were performed by others.
c) Cl data ALX Chemex laboratory as quoted on VA05071608.
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The following points are of interest when considering the minor element
compositions of the copper-molybdenum concentrates∗ shown in Table 7:
- The combined arsenic plus antimony content of the bulk

concentrates ranged from 0.5 to 1 percent. It is probable that the
majority of the arsenic and antimony will report to the copper
concentrate after the removal of the molybdenite: In our opinions,
the majority of copper smelters will attempt to impose a penalty at
this combined arsenic -antimony level.
- The bismuth, cobalt, selenium and mercury contents were present

at low levels in the three bulk concentrates. The halogen fluorine
was detected in the range 50 to 100 g/tonne in the copper-
molybdenum concentrates. All concentrates contain about one
percent by weight galena plus sphalerite.
- Silver in all three concentrates exceeded 100 g/tonne, indicating

perhaps that a minor smelter credit could be anticipated dependant
upon the receiving smelter. The combined platinum group metals
and gold are well below the threshold at which any smelter
payment could be anticipated.
- The silica contents of the concentrates were low, ranging from 1.6
to 2.9 percent by weight. The combined CaO and Al2O3 contents
were found to be in the range 1 percent by weight.
∗ The grade of the bulk concentrates is in the range 29 to 30 percent copper content. Moreover, the concentrates contain 2 to 8 percent
by weight molybdenite. The removal of the majority of the molybdenite from the bulk concentrates has the potential to improve the
copper content of these concentrates by 0.5 to 2 percent copper.
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3.5.4 The Compositions of Copper and Molybdenum Concentrates
The principal exit products from the reverse flotation treatment of

the bulk concentrate comprised copper and molybdenum
concentrates. Table 8 provides a brief synopsis of the chemical
compositions of these flotation concentrates subdivided by ore
classification.
TABLE 8
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE COPPER
AND MOLYBDENUM CONCENTRATES
Copper Concentrate Molybdenum Concentrate
Element Unit Test 60 Test 61 Test 62 Test 60 Test 61 Test 62

Porphyr Mixed Skarn Porphyr Mixed Skarn
y y
Cu % 29.9 27.4 30.7 0.66 0.68 0.58

Mo % 0.10 0.04 0.04 55.2 52.3 50.8
Fe % 30.5 21.2 31.0 0.79 1.53 0.76
Pb % 0.151 0.206 0.020 0.022 0.012 0.008
Zn % 0.336 0.393 0.497 0.027 0.042 0.040
S % 33.9 35.8 32.9 17.4 19.8 20.1
Co % 0.008 0.009 0.010 0.003 0.003 0.001
As % 0.29 0.78 0.43 0.12 4.64 0.14
Sb % 0.135 0.324 0.334 0.033 0.039 0.040
Se ppm 59 62 50 108 114 112
Bi ppm 92 25 <8 67 <8 <8
Hg ppm 2 4 28 <1 4 1
SiO2 % 2.18 1.45 2.57 2.12 2.07 6.46
CaO % 0.49 0.57 1.03 0.34 0.41 1.17
Al2O3 % 0.51 0.20 0.15 0.06 0.05 0.05
F ppm 60 80 120 75 100 160
Cl ppm N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Ag ppm 114 100 112 18 10 10
Notes: a) N/A - data not yet available from an outside laboratory.
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The following general observations regarding concentrate quality

may be of interest particularly when assessing the marketability of
the molybdenum rich concentrates:
- The copper content of the molybdenum concentrate is at

the point where leaching the concentrate to reduce copper
content would normally be considered. Fortunately, the
lead and zinc contents of these molybdenum concentrates
are low.
- The majority of the arsenic and antimony in the bulk

concentrate appear to track chalcopyrite through the
separation process, as does the silver. This is probably an
indication that tetrahedrite-tennantite group minerals may
be the principal carriers for all three of these metals.
- Curiously, the deportment of the non-sulphides, and

especially silica, between copper and molybdenum
concentrates appears in most cases to be non-selective.
This might suggest that the silica is present as two distinct
gangue minerals, displaying quite different flotation
characteristics: e.g. – quartz and talc.
- Bismuth, selenium and mercury show no specific

deportment patterns between the copper and molybdenum
concentrates.
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3.6 Response Variability Test Work
Variability in response to a flotation scheme of an ore, taken from within a

mineralogical zone is to be expected in any deposit and particularly in
deposits of mixed geological origin. The extent of this variability is
usually measured by performing multiple flotation tests at standard
conditions on each of several composites: These sub-composites
frequently represent widely separated geographic zones.
Six small sub-composites were selected by the client, representing various

intercepts from within the Magistral mineralized zones. These sub-
composites were subjected to some very preliminary flotation response
variability testing. In this work, the sub-composites were assessed using a
single standard open circuit batch cleaner protocol, with no attempt at
protocol optimization to accommodate the inherent character of the
different sub samples.
This flowsheet used, and the reagent balances deployed in the variability
test work are shown in the schematic in Figure 12. The observed
metallurgical responses of the sub-composites are displayed in the bar
chart format inset in Figure 12.
Clearly, more laboratory test work is required to assess flotation response

variability across all of the known mineralized zones at Magistral. This
work has been approved in principal, and a suitable series of ore zone sub-
composites are being prepared.
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FIGURE 12
PORPHYRY COMPOSITE CLEANER TEST FLOWSHEET AND PERFORMANCE DATA
Bulk Circuit
Feed Tail
141-158 µm K80
Nominal
45µm K80

Stream pH
FO SIPX AP3302
Rougher 10.0 - 5-15 0-7
Regrind 10.3 10 - 0-3.5 Bulk
Concentrate
Cleaner 10.0-10.5 - 5 3.5
METALLURGICAL PERFORMANCE OF THE SUB-COMPOSITES

100
90
4.0
80 27.2 24.9 7.8
5.3 14.7
17.4
70
Recovery - percent
7.7 3.7
12.9
60
4.9
50 8.0
40
30
Copper
20 Molybdenum
10
0
Por Hi Mo VS Hi Mo VS Hi Mo VS Hi Mo VS Hi Mo Med VS Hi Mo Med
Comp1 Comp 1 Comp 2 Comp 3 Cu Comp 1 Cu Comp 2
Note: The concentrate grades are shown with the composite recovery bars.
APPENDIX I – KM1643
SAMPLE ORIGIN
INDEX
TABLE PAGE
I-1A Chemical Composition of the Global Composites 1
I-1B Chemical Composition of the Sub-Composites 2
I-2A Composite Construction Plan for Porphyry Composite 1 3
I-2B Composite Construction Plan for Mixed Zone Composite 1 4
I-2C Composite Construction Plan for Skarn Composite 1 5
I-2D Composite Construction Plan for Hi Mo Med Cu Composite 1 6
I-2E Composite Construction Plan for Hi Mo Med Cu Composite 2 6
I-2F Composite Construction Plan for Porphyry Hi Mo Composite 1 6
I-2G Composite Construction Plan for Vs Hi Mo Composite 1 7
I-2H Composite Construction Plan for Vs Hi Mo Composite 2 7
I-2I Composite Construction Plan for Vs Hi Mo Composite 3 7

1
1. Sample Origin
On June 23, 2005, approximately 1, 473 kg of crushed drill core samples were
received at our laboratory in Kamloops. The samples were reportedly assay
laboratory rejects and were stored individually in plastic bags.
Acting on instructions provided by Mr. Bob Tucker of Quadra Mining, 3 global

composites and 6 sub-composites were constructed for this test program. Details
of the drill hole and intercept lengths used to construct each composite are shown
in Tables I-2A to 2I.
Drill core intervals for each global composite were stage crushed to minus 6 mesh
and the appropriate mass of each drill core interval was homogenized in
accordance with composite construction plan. Approximately 16 kg of 6 mesh
material from each global composite was sent to Hazen Research for ore hardness
and abrasion testing. An additional 12 kg of 6 mesh sample from each of the
global composites was prepared into charges for Bond ball mill work
determinations.
The remaining global composite masses were crushed to pass 10 mesh and was
riffled into 2 kg charges for metallurgical testing. Each test charge was sealed in
plastic bags under nitrogen and stored in the freezer. Duplicate head assays were
removed and analyzed for elements of interest. Table I-1A summarizes the global
composite head assays.
TABLE I-1A
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE GLOBAL COMPOSITES
Chemical Composition – percent or g/tonne

Composite
Cu Pb Zn Fe Ag Sb
Porphyry 0.67 0.01 0.01 2.3 150 16

Skarn 0.82 0.01 0.02 12.9 681 101
Mixed Zone 0.70 0.01 0.01 9.8 944 30
2

Composite
Bi Mo Cu(ox) S Ag Au
Porphyry <11 0.096 0.01 1.4 4 0.02

Skarn 17 0.048 0.01 2.7 4 0.06
Mixed Zone 11 0.043 0.01 2.8 2 0.03
Notes: a) As, Sb, Bi, Ag and Au assays are reported in g/tonne. All others are reported in percent.
The individual drill core intervals were crushed to pass 10 mesh and were
homogenized to create the six sub-composites. Representative head assay samples
were removed and analyzed for the elements of interest. Table I-1B displays the
head assays for the sub-composites.
TABLE I-1B
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE SUB-COMPOSITES

Composite
Cu Pb Zn Fe Ag Sb
VS Hi Mo 1 0.15 0.07 <0.01 17.2 97 45

VS Hi Mo 2 0.46 0.09 0.01 12.5 12730 45
VS Hi Mo 3 0.47 0.08 0.01 7.9 85 10
Hi Mo Med Cu 1 0.73 0.08 0.01 2.7 61 35
Hi Mo Med Cu 2 0.42 0.07 0.01 7.9 1697 65

Por Hi Mo 0.38 0.06 0.01 1.9 50 <10

Composite
Bi Mo Cu(ox) S Ag Au
VS Hi Mo 1 <9 0.23 0 1.7 6 <0.01

VS Hi Mo 2 <9 0.20 0.01 5.7 6 0.10
VS Hi Mo 3 <9 0.13 0.01 2.2 6 0.02
Hi Mo Med Cu 1 <9 0.21 0.01 2.1 6 <0.01
Hi Mo Med Cu 2 <9 0.27 0.01 3.0 6 0.02

Por Hi Mo <9 0.07 0.01 1.1 5 <0.01
Notes: a) As, Sb, Mo, Ag and Au assays are reported in g/tonne. All others are reported in percent.
The sub-composite charges were sealed in plastic bags under nitrogen and the test
charges were stored in the freezer for subsequent metallurgical testing.
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TABLE 1-2A
COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR PORPHYRY COMPOSITE 1
Drill Hole Information Sample Assay - percent Composite

DDH From (m) To (m) Length (m) Number Copper Molybdenum Mass (kg)
PM-115 204.00 206.00 2.00 47935 0.49 0.027 6.52
PM-115 206.00 208.00 2.00 47936 0.49 0.038 6.16
PM-115 208.00 210.00 2.00 47937 0.40 0.049 6.52
PM-115 210.00 212.00 2.00 47938 0.41 0.056 6.52
PM-115 212.00 214.00 2.00 47939 0.51 0.045 6.52
PM-116 164.00 166.00 2.00 43539 0.93 0.035 6.52
PM-116 166.00 168.00 2.00 43541 0.51 0.028 5.98
PM-116 168.00 170.00 2.00 43542 1.14 0.040 6.52
PM-116 170.00 172.00 2.00 43543 0.58 0.029 6.52
PM-116 172.00 174.00 2.00 43544 0.71 0.045 6.52
PM-118 66.00 68.00 2.00 43641 1.04 0.105 6.52
PM-118 68.00 70.00 2.00 43642 1.09 0.129 6.52
PM-118 70.00 72.00 2.00 43643 1.18 0.169 6.52
PM-118 72.00 74.00 2.00 43644 0.97 0.065 6.52
PM-118 74.00 76.00 2.00 43645 1.36 0.134 6.52
PM-118 76.00 78.00 2.00 43646 0.72 0.085 6.52
PM-118 78.00 80.00 2.00 43647 0.71 0.127 6.52
PM-118 80.00 82.00 2.00 43648 0.60 0.096 6.52
PM-118 82.00 84.00 2.00 43649 0.94 0.153 6.52
PM-118 84.00 86.00 2.00 43650 1.01 0.143 6.52
PM-120 232.00 234.00 2.00 50248 0.74 0.097 6.52
PM-120 234.00 236.00 2.00 50249 1.42 0.070 6.52
PM-120 236.00 238.00 2.00 50250 0.86 0.153 6.34
PM-120 238.00 240.00 2.00 50251 1.02 0.124 6.52
PM-120 240.00 242.00 2.00 50252 0.95 0.186 6.52
PM-121 150.00 152.00 2.00 43794 0.42 0.103 6.52
PM-121 152.00 154.00 2.00 43795 0.49 0.095 6.46
PM-121 154.00 156.00 2.00 43796 0.53 0.095 6.52
PM-121 156.00 158.00 2.00 43797 0.36 0.113 6.52
PM-121 158.00 160.00 2.00 43798 0.57 0.126 6.52
PM-124 28.00 30.00 2.00 43843 0.51 0.048 6.52
PM-124 30.00 32.00 2.00 43844 0.50 0.061 6.52
PM-124 32.00 34.00 2.00 43845 0.47 0.060 5.87
PM-124 34.00 36.00 2.00 43846 0.37 0.046 6.52
PM-124 36.00 38.00 2.00 43847 0.46 0.076 6.36
PM-127 32.00 34.00 2.00 43928 0.56 0.087 6.52
PM-127 34.00 36.00 2.00 43929 0.60 0.094 4.92
PM-127 36.00 38.00 2.00 43931 0.52 0.093 6.52
PM-127 38.00 40.00 2.00 43932 0.59 0.104 6.52
PM-127 40.00 42.00 2.00 43933 0.60 0.157 6.52
Total 257
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TABLE 1-2B
COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR MIXED ZONE COMPOSITE 1

PM-115 36.00 38.00 2.00 47844 0.28 0.014 6.59
PM-115 38.00 40.00 2.00 47845 1.19 0.057 6.59
PM-115 40.00 42.00 2.00 47846 0.72 0.007 6.59
PM-115 42.00 44.00 2.00 47847 0.94 0.037 6.59
PM-115 44.00 46.00 2.00 47849 0.41 0.053 6.59
PM-115 46.00 48.00 2.00 47850 0.33 0.023 6.59
PM-115 48.00 50.00 2.00 47851 0.31 0.071 6.59
PM-115 50.00 52.00 2.00 47852 0.28 0.053 6.59
PM-116 70.00 72.00 2.00 43488 0.74 0.094 6.59
PM-116 72.00 74.00 2.00 43489 0.48 0.049 6.59
PM-116 74.00 76.00 2.00 43490 0.77 0.068 6.59
PM-116 76.00 78.00 2.00 43491 0.37 0.049 6.59
PM-116 78.00 80.00 2.00 43493 0.82 0.071 6.59
PM-116 80.00 82.00 2.00 43494 0.64 0.033 6.59
PM-117 132.00 134.00 2.00 45783 0.80 0.033 6.59
PM-117 134.00 136.00 2.00 45784 1.24 0.110 6.59
PM-117 136.00 138.00 2.00 45785 0.71 0.028 6.59
PM-117 138.00 140.00 2.00 45786 0.88 0.018 6.41
PM-117 140.00 142.00 2.00 45787 1.08 0.027 6.59
PM-117 142.00 144.00 2.00 45789 0.83 0.026 6.59
PM-117 144.00 146.00 2.00 45790 0.36 0.007 6.59
PM-121 100.00 102.00 2.00 43767 0.99 0.088 6.59
PM-121 102.00 104.00 2.00 43768 1.07 0.104 6.59
PM-121 104.00 106.00 2.00 43769 1.20 0.026 6.59
PM-121 106.00 108.00 2.00 43770 0.87 0.049 6.59
PM-121 108.00 110.00 2.00 43771 1.71 0.074 6.59
PM-125 54.00 56.00 2.00 50284 0.45 0.048 6.59
PM-125 56.00 58.00 2.00 50286 1.03 0.023 6.59
PM-125 58.00 60.00 2.00 50287 0.73 0.061 6.59
PM-125 60.00 62.00 2.00 50288 0.38 0.019 6.36
PM-125 62.00 64.00 2.00 50289 0.32 0.055 6.59
PM-125 64.00 66.00 2.00 50290 1.04 0.017 6.59
Total 210
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TABLE 1-2C
COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR SKARN COMPOSITE 1

PM-112 106.00 108.00 2.00 43406 1.82 0.064 6.77
PM-112 108.00 110.00 2.00 43407 0.25 0.031 6.77
PM-112 110.00 112.00 2.00 43408 0.66 0.032 6.77
PM-112 112.00 114.00 2.00 43409 0.44 0.061 6.77
PM-112 114.00 116.00 2.00 43410 0.83 0.022 6.77
PM-112 116.00 118.00 2.00 43411 0.66 0.034 6.77
PM-114 54.00 56.00 2.00 45575 1.81 0.138 6.77
PM-114 56.00 58.00 2.00 45576 0.51 0.075 6.77
PM-114 58.00 60.00 2.00 45577 2.25 0.043 6.77
PM-114 60.00 62.00 2.00 45578 0.21 0.070 6.77
PM-114 62.00 64.00 2.00 45579 0.13 0.014 6.77
PM-114 64.00 66.00 2.00 45580 0.94 0.011 6.77
PM-119 120.00 122.00 2.00 48068 0.79 0.168 6.77
PM-119 122.00 124.00 2.00 48070 1.01 0.055 6.77
PM-119 124.00 126.00 2.00 48071 0.16 0.041 6.77
PM-119 126.00 128.00 2.00 48073 1.07 0.030 6.77
PM-119 128.00 130.00 2.00 48075 1.42 0.011 6.77
PM-120 142.00 144.00 2.00 50199 0.52 0.030 6.77
PM-120 144.00 146.00 2.00 50200 0.93 0.034 6.77
PM-120 146.00 148.00 2.00 50201 0.59 0.033 6.68
PM-120 148.00 150.00 2.00 50202 1.16 0.008 6.77
PM-120 150.00 152.00 2.00 50203 1.02 0.026 6.77
PM-121 36.00 38.00 2.00 43732 1.02 0.069 6.77
PM-121 38.00 40.00 2.00 43733 0.97 0.222 6.77
PM-121 40.00 42.00 2.00 43734 0.32 0.092 6.77
PM-121 42.00 44.00 2.00 43735 0.57 0.098 6.77
PM-121 44.00 46.00 2.00 43736 1.50 0.069 6.77
PM-121 46.00 48.00 2.00 43737 0.55 0.069 6.77
PM-123 212.00 214.00 2.00 45966 0.13 0.078 6.77
PM-123 214.00 216.00 2.00 45967 0.06 0.030 6.77
PM-123 216.00 218.00 2.00 45968 0.83 0.031 6.77
PM-123 218.00 220.00 2.00 45969 0.45 0.022 6.77
PM-123 220.00 222.00 2.00 45970 1.00 0.018 6.59
PM-123 222.00 224.00 2.00 45971 1.30 0.060 6.77
PM-123 224.00 226.00 2.00 45972 2.60 0.012 6.77
PM-125 92.00 94.00 2.00 50305 0.44 0.004 6.77
PM-125 94.00 96.00 2.00 50307 0.73 0.013 6.77
PM-125 96.00 98.00 2.00 50308 1.42 0.032 6.77
PM-125 98.00 100.00 2.00 50309 0.99 0.004 6.77
PM-125 100.00 102.00 2.00 50310 0.69 0.002 6.77
Total 271
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TABLE 1-2D
COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR HI MO MED CU COMPOSITE 1

PM-115 232.00 234.00 2.00 47950 0.46 0.143 7.53
PM-115 234.00 236.00 2.00 47951 1.62 0.218 7.03
PM-115 236.00 238.00 2.00 47952 0.67 0.262 7.48
TABLE 1-2E
COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR HI MO MED CU COMPOSITE 2

PM-128 132.00 134.00 2.00 50396 0.49 0.665 6.29
PM-128 134.00 136.00 2.00 50397 0.44 0.147 5.56
PM-128 136.00 138.00 2.00 50398 0.38 0.108 7.21
PM-128 138.00 140.00 2.00 50399 0.46 0.287 7.04
PM-128 140.00 142.00 2.00 50400 0.38 0.157 8.2
PM-128 142.00 144.00 2.00 50401 0.65 0.165 8.38
TABLE 1-2F
COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR PORPHYRY HI MO COMPOSITE 1

PM-121 150.00 152.00 2.00 43794 0.42 0.103 1.06
PM-121 156.00 158.00 2.00 43797 0.36 0.113 1.00
PM-124 28.00 30.00 2.00 43843 0.51 0.048 0.63
PM-124 30.00 32.00 2.00 43844 0.50 0.061 0.85
PM-115 204.00 206.00 2.00 47935 0.49 0.054 0.96
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TABLE 1-2G
COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR VS HI MO COMPOSITE 1

PM-112 102.00 104.00 2.00 43404 0.09 0.263 9.7
PM-112 104.00 106.00 2.00 43405 0.23 0.126 9.84
TABLE 1-2H

PM-112 118.00 120.00 2.00 43412 0.36 0.211 8.85
PM-112 120.00 122.00 2.00 43413 0.62 0.128 9.47
TABLE 1-2I

PM-122 56.00 58.00 2.00 48129 0.43 0.115 8.66
PM-122 58.00 60.00 2.00 48130 0.53 0.153 8.09
PM-122 60.00 62.00 2.00 48131 0.69 0.114 7.62
APPENDIX II – KM1643
FLOTATION TEST RESULTS

INDEX
TEST PAGE
1 Rougher Rate Test – Skarn Composite 1
2 Rougher Rate Test – Skarn Composite 3
3 Rougher Rate Test – Mixed Zone Composite 5
4 Rougher Rate Test – Porphyry Composite 7
5 Rougher Rate Test – Mixed Zone Composite 9
6 Rougher Rate Test – Porphyry Composite 11
7 Batch Cleaner Test – Skarn Composite 13
8 Batch Cleaner Test – Mixed Zone Composite 15
9 Batch Cleaner Test – Porphyry Composite 17
18 Locked Cycle Test – Porphyry Composite 35
22 Locked Cycle Test – Skarn Composite 49

23 Locked Cycle Test – Mixed Zone Composite 54
24 Concentrate Production Test – Porphyry Composite 59
28 Concentrate Production Test – Skarn Composite 71
34 Concentrate Production Test – Mixed Zone Composite 88
35 Batch Cleaner Test – Skarn Bulk Concentrate 91
39 Environmental Test – Porphyry Composite 102
40 Environmental Test – Skarn Composite 104
42 Batch Cleaner Test – Porphyry Bulk Composite 108
44 Batch Cleaner Test – Skarn Bulk Composite 112
45 Locked Cycle Test – Skarn Composite 114
48 Rougher Rate Test – VS Hi Mo 1 Composite 129

51 Rougher Rate Test – Hi Mo Med Cu 1 Composite 135
52 Rougher Rate Test – Hi Mo Med Cu 2 Composite 137
53 Cleaner Rate Test – Porphyry Hi Mo Composite 139
54 Batch Cleaner Test – VS Hi Mo 1 Composite 141
57 Batch Cleaner Test – Hi Mo Med 1 Composite 147
58 Batch Cleaner Test – Hi Mo Med 2 Composite 149

1
PROJECT NO: KM1643-01
PURPOSE: A Preliminary Rougher Rate Test on Skarn Composite 1 Ore at Natural pH.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product rougher rate test at natural pH.
FEED: 2 kg of Skarn composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 155 µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 1
Stage Reagents Added g/tonne Time (minutes) pH

Fuel Oil PAX MIBC Grind Cond. Float
Primary Grind 8 7.8
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 2 16 1 1 8.0
Rougher 2 0 2 0 1 2 8.1
Rougher 3 0 3 0 1 2 8.1
Rougher 4 0 3 0 1 3 8.1
Flotation Data Rougher Grinding Data Primary Grind

Flotation Machine: D2B Mill: M3-Mild
Cell Size in liters: 4.4 Charge/Material: 20 kg-Mild
Air Aspiration: Supercharged Water: 1000 ml
Impeller Speed in rpm: 1000
2
KM1643-01 Skarn Composite 1

Overall Metallurgical Balance
Product Mass Assay Distribution

g % Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
Bulk Rougher 1 67.6 3.4 18.1 29.8 0.90 72.5 8.0 63.8
Bulk Rougher 2 38.2 1.9 5.55 33.4 0.38 12.6 5.1 15.2
Bulk Rougher 3 22.5 1.1 2.74 31.6 0.14 3.7 2.8 3.19
Bulk Rougher 4 30.8 1.5 1.93 24.0 0.08 3.5 2.9 2.42
Bulk Rougher Tail 1829 92.0 0.07 11.2 0.01 7.7 81.2 15.4
Feed 1989 100 0.85 12.69 0.048 100 100 100

Cumulative Metallurgical Balance
Cumulative Cum Mass Assay Distribution

Product g % Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
Product 1 68 3.4 18.1 29.8 0.90 72.5 8.0 63.8

Product 1 to 2 106 5.3 13.6 31.1 0.71 85.1 13.0 79.0
Product 1 to 3 128 6.5 11.7 31.2 0.61 88.8 15.9 82.2
Product 1 to 4 159 8.0 9.78 29.8 0.51 92.3 18.8 84.6
Product 5 1829 92.0 0.07 11.2 0.01 7.70 81.2 15.4
Feed 1989 100 0.85 12.69 0.048 100 100 100

3
PURPOSE: A Rougher Rate Test on Skarn Composite 1 Ore at 10.5 pH.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product rougher rate test at pH 10.5.
FLOWSHEET: 1

Lime Fuel Oil PAX MIBC Grind Cond. Float
Primary Grind 300 10 8 8.6
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 815 10 2 16 1 1 10.5
Rougher 2 0 0 2 0 1 2 10.5
Rougher 3 √ 0 3 8 1 2 10.5
Rougher 4 √ 0 3 0 1 3 10.5

4


Bulk Rougher 1 60.5 3.0 22.6 25.6 0.72 79.3 6.1 44.6
Bulk Rougher 2 29.3 1.5 7.00 28.6 0.40 11.9 3.3 12.0
Bulk Rougher 3 17.5 0.9 2.05 24.4 0.23 2.1 1.7 4.19
Bulk Rougher 4 15.1 0.8 1.09 20.0 0.16 1.0 1.2 2.49
Feed 1994 100 0.86 12.83 0.049 100 100 100


Product 1 61 3.0 22.6 25.6 0.72 79.3 6.1 44.6

Product 1 to 2 90 4.5 17.5 26.6 0.61 91.2 9.3 56.6
Product 1 to 3 107 5.4 15.0 26.2 0.55 93.3 11.0 60.8
Product 1 to 4 122 6.1 13.3 25.5 0.50 94.2 12.2 63.3
Product 5 1871 93.9 0.05 12.0 0.02 5.75 87.8 36.7
Feed 1994 100 0.86 12.83 0.049 100 100 100

5
PURPOSE: A Preliminary Rougher Rate Test on Mixed Zone Composite 1 Ore at Natural pH.
FEED: 2 kg of Mixed Zone composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 148µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 1

Fuel Oil PAX DF250 MIBC Grind Cond. Float
Primary Grind 9.5 7.9
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 1 20 16 1 1 8.0
Rougher 2 2 0 0 1 2 8.0
Rougher 3 4 0 0 1 2 8.1
Rougher 4 5 0 0 1 3 8.1

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KM1643-03 Mixed Zone Composite 1


Bulk Rougher 1 82.5 4.1 12.3 30.5 0.69 72.1 13.1 74.2
Bulk Rougher 2 52.7 2.6 5.10 27.5 0.23 19.1 7.5 15.7
Bulk Rougher 3 28.1 1.4 1.01 31.7 0.05 2.0 4.6 1.8
Bulk Rougher 4 20.0 1.0 0.98 28.0 0.04 1.4 2.9 1.1
Feed 1995 100 0.71 9.65 0.038 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 83 4.1 12.3 30.5 0.69 72.1 13.1 74.2

Product 1 to 2 135 6.8 9.49 29.3 0.51 91.2 20.6 89.9
Product 1 to 3 163 8.2 8.03 29.7 0.43 93.2 25.2 91.8
Product 1 to 4 183 9.2 7.26 29.5 0.39 94.6 28.1 92.9
Product 5 1811 90.8 0.042 7.64 0.003 5.4 71.9 7.1
Feed 1995 100 0.71 9.65 0.038 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: A Preliminary Rougher Rate Test on Porphyry Composite 1 Ore at Natural pH.
FEED: 2 kg of Porphyry composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 149µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 1

Fuel Oil PAX DF250 MIBC Grind Cond. Float
Primary Grind 9 8.3
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 1 10 16 1 1 8.4
Rougher 2 2 0 0 1 2 8.4
Rougher 3 5 0 0 1 2 8.3
Rougher 4 5 0 0 1 2 8.3

8
KM1643-04 Porphyry Composite 1


Bulk Rougher 1 94.8 4.8 12.0 25.1 1.53 87.4 54.3 89.7
Bulk Rougher 2 26.3 1.3 4.25 14.2 0.45 8.6 8.5 7.3
Bulk Rougher 3 10.0 0.5 1.20 4.16 0.07 0.9 0.9 0.4
Bulk Rougher 4 12.3 0.6 0.67 3.01 0.04 0.6 0.8 0.3
Feed 1991 100 0.65 2.20 0.081 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 95 4.8 12.0 25.1 1.53 87.4 54.3 89.7

Product 1 to 2 121 6.1 10.3 22.7 1.29 96.0 62.8 97.0
Product 1 to 3 131 6.6 9.62 21.3 1.20 97.0 63.8 97.4
Product 1 to 4 143 7.2 8.85 19.7 1.10 97.6 64.6 97.7
Product 5 1847 92.8 0.02 0.84 0.002 2.4 35.4 2.3
Feed 1991 100 0.65 2.20 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: A Preliminary Rougher Rate Test on Mixed Zone Composite 1 Ore at pH 10.5.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product rougher rate test at 10.5. Lime and fuel oil are added
into the primary grind.
FEED: 2 kg of Mixed Zone composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 148µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 1

Primary Grind 500 10 9.5 9.0
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 655 10 1 16 1 1 10.5
Rougher 2 √ 2 8 1 2 10.5
Rougher 3 √ 4 8 1 2 10.5
Rougher 4 √ 5 0 1 2 10.5

10


Bulk Rougher 1 58.2 2.9 21.9 24.6 1.04 88.0 7.8 73.6
Bulk Rougher 2 28.4 1.4 3.12 28.7 0.31 6.1 4.4 10.6
Bulk Rougher 3 17.6 0.9 0.75 28.6 0.12 0.9 2.7 2.6
Bulk Rougher 4 21.5 1.1 0.47 23.8 0.07 0.7 2.8 1.8
Feed 1988 100 0.73 9.29 0.041 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 58 2.9 21.9 24.6 1.04 88.0 7.8 73.6

Product 1 to 2 87 4.4 15.7 25.9 0.80 94.1 12.2 84.2
Product 1 to 3 104 5.2 13.2 26.4 0.69 95.1 14.9 86.8
Product 1 to 4 126 6.3 11.0 25.9 0.58 95.8 17.7 88.7
Product 5 1862 93.7 0.03 8.16 0.01 4.2 82.3 11.3
Feed 1988 100 0.73 9.3 0.041 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: A Rougher Rate Test on Porphyry Composite 1 Ore at pH 10.5.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product rougher rate test at pH 10.5. Lime and fuel oil are added
into the primary grind.
FEED: 2 kg of Porphyry composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 149 µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 1

Lime Fuel Oil PAX DF250 MIBC Grind Cond. Float
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 755 10 1 10 16 1 1 10.5
Rougher 2 0 2 0 0 1 2 10.5
Rougher 3 √ 5 0 0 1 2 10.5
Rougher 4 √ 5 0 0 1 3 10.5

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Bulk Rougher 1 74.3 3.7 16.1 22.0 2.00 93.2 37.5 92.4
Bulk Rougher 2 33.7 1.7 1.45 20.5 0.21 3.8 15.9 4.3
Bulk Rougher 3 16.4 0.8 0.49 16.6 0.06 0.6 6.3 0.6
Bulk Rougher 4 16.3 0.8 0.35 11.2 0.04 0.4 4.2 0.4
Feed 1992 100 0.64 2.19 0.081 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 74 3.7 16.1 22.0 2.00 93.2 37.5 92.4

Product 1 to 2 108 5.4 11.5 21.5 1.44 97.1 53.4 96.7
Product 1 to 3 124 6.2 10.1 20.9 1.26 97.7 59.7 97.3
Product 1 to 4 141 7.1 8.95 19.8 1.12 98.1 63.9 97.7
Product 5 1851 92.9 0.01 0.85 0.002 1.9 36.1 2.3
Feed 1992 100 0.64 2.19 0.081 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: A Preliminary Batch Cleaner Test on Skarn Composite 1 Ore at Natural pH.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product batch cleaner test with regrind and three stages of dilution
cleaning at natural pH.

Bulk Regrind Discharge - 40µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 2

Primary Grind 8 8.1
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 0 10 10 16 1 10 8.1
Regrind 50 3 8.9
Cleaner 1 110 10 0 24 1 5 10.0

Cleaner 2 √ 24 1 4 10.0
Cleaner 3 √ 24 1 3 10.0
Cleaner Scavenger 0 0 5 8 1 2 9.2
Flotation Data Rougher Cleaner Grinding Data Primary Grind Regrind

Flotation Machine: D2B D1B Mill: M3-Mild RM3-Mild
Cell Size in liters: 4.4 2.2 Charge/Material: 20 kg-Mild 6 kg-Steel
Air Aspiration: Supercharged Water: 1000 ml estimated
Impeller Speed in rpm: 1000 1200
14


Bulk Concentrate 57.1 2.9 24.0 30.5 1.06 84.2 6.8 67.4
Bulk 3 Cleaner Tail 5.2 0.3 1.80 38.3 0.15 0.6 0.8 0.9
Bulk Clnr Scav Con 12.6 0.6 0.71 43.1 0.13 0.5 2.1 1.8
Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 54.1 2.7 0.68 19.1 0.08 2.3 4.1 4.7
Feed 1976 100 0.82 12.89 0.045 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 57 2.9 24.0 30.5 1.06 84.2 6.8 67.4

Product 1 to 2 62 3.2 22.1 31.2 0.98 84.8 7.6 68.3
Product 1 to 3 70 3.5 20.0 31.1 0.91 86.0 8.6 71.0
Product 1 to 4 83 4.2 17.0 33.0 0.79 86.5 10.7 72.8
Product 1 to 5 137 6.9 10.6 27.5 0.51 88.8 14.8 77.5
Product 6 1839 93.1 0.10 11.8 0.01 11.2 85.2 22.5
Feed 1976 100 0.82 12.9 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: A Preliminary Batch Cleaner Test on Mixed Zone Composite 1 Ore.
PROCEDURE: Perform a batch cleaner test with regrind and three stages of dilution cleaning at natural pH
in rougher and pH 10.0 in cleaner.
FEED: 2 kg of Mixed Zone composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 148 µm K80.

Bulk Regrind Discharge - 68 µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 12 10 16 1 10 8.0
Regrind 100 3 9.2
Cleaner 1 135 10 0 16 1 5 10.0

Cleaner 2 √ 0 16 1 4 10.1
Cleaner 3 √ 0 16 1 3 10.1

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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 67.8 3.4 0.48 17.8 0.05 2.4 6.3 3.7
Feed 1982 100 0.69 9.73 0.045 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 72 3.6 16.7 34.1 1.04 88.2 12.8 84.3

Product 1 to 2 84 4.2 14.6 34.9 0.91 89.5 15.2 86.0
Product 1 to 3 95 4.8 13.1 34.8 0.83 90.9 17.2 88.7
Product 1 to 4 116 5.8 10.8 36.2 0.69 91.8 21.8 90.3
Product 1 to 5 184 9.3 7.02 29.4 0.46 94.2 28.0 93.9
Product 6 1798 90.7 0.04 7.7 0.00 5.8 72.0 6.1
Feed 1982 100 0.69 9.73 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: A Preliminary Batch Cleaner Test on Porphyry Composite 1 Ore.
FEED: 2 kg of Porphyry composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 149 µm K80.

Bulk Regrind Discharge - 60 µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 2

Primary Grind 9 8.5
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 13 10 16 1 7 8.4
Regrind 100 3 8.9
Cleaner 1 130 10 0 10 16 1 4 10.1

Cleaner 2 √ 0 20 0 1 3 10.0
Cleaner 3 √ 0 30 0 1 2 10.1

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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 57.7 2.9 0.19 4.36 0.02 0.8 5.3 0.7
Feed 1989 100 0.66 2.39 0.097 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 53 2.7 22.8 30.3 3.39 92.7 34.1 93.6

Product 1 to 2 61 3.1 20.4 31.0 3.03 94.4 39.7 95.2
Product 1 to 3 70 3.5 18.0 30.9 2.66 95.7 45.4 96.0
Product 1 to 4 80 4.0 15.8 32.2 2.33 96.3 54.2 96.4
Product 1 to 5 138 6.9 9.27 20.5 1.36 97.2 59.5 97.1
Product 6 1851 93.1 0.02 1.0 0.003 2.8 40.5 2.9
Feed 1989 100 0.66 2.39 0.10 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: To Repeat Test 07, But Add More Collector in the Rougher.
PROCEDURE: Perform a batch cleaner test with regrind and three stages of dilution cleaning
at natural pH in rougher and pH 10.0 in cleaner.
FEED: 2 kg of SK composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 155µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 2

Primary Grind 8 7.9
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 20 24 1 10 7.9
Regrind 150 3 9.4
Cleaner 1 80 10 0 32 1 5 10.1
Cleaner 2 √ 0 24 1 4 10.0
Cleaner 3 √ 0 16 1 3 10.0
Cleaner Scavenger 0 5 0 1 2 9.4

Cell Size in liters: 4.4 2.2 Charge/Material: 20 kg-Mild 6 kg-Mild
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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 60.6 3.1 0.65 19.5 0.06 2.4 4.9 3.5
Feed 1981 100 0.81 12.22 0.050 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 71 3.6 19.6 32.2 1.08 86.2 9.4 77.7

Product 1 to 2 78 3.9 18.1 32.6 1.00 87.0 10.5 79.2
Product 1 to 3 86 4.3 16.5 32.5 0.92 87.9 11.5 80.6
Product 1 to 4 99 5.0 14.4 33.8 0.81 88.5 13.9 81.7
Product 1 to 5 160 8.1 9.18 28.4 0.53 91.0 18.8 85.2
Product 6 1821 91.9 0.08 10.8 0.01 9.0 81.2 14.8
Feed 1981 100 0.81 12.2 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: To Investigate the Effect of Finer Regrind on Metallurgical Performance.
FEED: 2 kg of MZ composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 148µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 12 10 24 1 10 8.0
Regrind 230 4.5 10.1
Cleaner 1 √ 10 0 16 1 5 10.0
Cleaner 2 √ 0 16 1 4 10.0
Cleaner 3 √ 0 16 1 3 10.0

22


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 83.7 4.3 0.32 21.8 0.03 2.0 10.0 3.6
Feed 1938 100 0.69 9.43 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 61 3.2 19.7 32.6 1.14 90.4 10.9 87.3

Product 1 to 2 69 3.6 17.7 33.5 1.03 91.4 12.6 89.2
Product 1 to 3 78 4.0 15.8 33.6 0.93 92.3 14.3 91.0
Product 1 to 4 98 5.1 12.6 35.8 0.75 92.9 19.3 92.1
Product 1 to 5 182 9.4 6.96 29.4 0.42 94.9 29.3 95.6
Product 6 1756 90.6 0.04 7.36 0.002 5.1 70.7 4.4
Feed 1938 100 0.69 9.43 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: To Investigate the Effect of Finer Regrind on Metallurgical Performance.
FEED: 2 kg of Por composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 149µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 2

Primary Grind 9 8.1
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 13 10 24 1 7 8.1
Regrind 200 4 10.3
Cleaner 1 0 10 30 1 4 10.0
Cleaner 2 √ 30 1 3 10.0
Cleaner 3 √ 30 1 2 10.0

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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 59.8 3.0 0.18 4.48 0.02 0.8 5.9 0.6
Feed 1980 100 0.68 2.29 0.088 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 50 2.5 25.2 29.2 3.32 93.4 32.2 94.9

Product 1 to 2 58 2.9 22.0 30.4 2.89 94.9 39.1 96.3
Product 1 to 3 68 3.4 19.1 30.3 2.49 96.2 45.5 97.0
Product 1 to 4 78 3.9 16.7 31.9 2.18 96.7 55.1 97.3
Product 1 to 5 138 7.0 9.54 20.0 1.24 97.5 61.0 97.9
Product 6 1842 93.0 0.02 0.96 0.002 2.5 39.0 2.1
Feed 1980 100 0.68 2.29 0.09 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: To Investigate the Effect of Higher pH and Weaker Collector.
PROCEDURE: Perform a batch cleaner test with regrind and three stages of dilution cleaning
at pH 11.0. Fuel Oil was added into the primary grind and regrind mill.
FEED: 2 kg of SK composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 155 µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 2

Lime Fuel Oil SIPX MIBC Grind Cond. Float
Primary Grind 10 8 7.9
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 2260 10 4 1 5 10.1
Regrind 100 10 3 9.8
Cleaner 1 340 0 16 1 4 11.1

Cleaner 2 √ 0 16 1 3 11.0
Cleaner 3 √ 0 8 1 2 11.0

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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 64.4 3.3 0.45 30.2 0.13 1.8 7.6 9.3
Feed 1967 100 0.82 13.0 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 45 2.3 30.2 28.3 0.91 84.3 5.0 45.5

Product 1 to 2 47 2.4 29.3 28.4 0.90 85.1 5.2 46.8
Product 1 to 3 50 2.6 27.6 28.4 0.88 86.0 5.6 49.2
Product 1 to 4 53 2.7 26.5 28.5 0.89 86.7 5.9 51.9
Product 1 to 5 117 6.0 12.2 29.4 0.47 88.5 13.5 61.2
Product 6 1850 94.0 0.10 12.0 0.02 11.5 86.5 38.8
Feed 1967 100 0.82 13.0 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: To Investigate the Effect of Higher pH and Weaker Collector Addition.
PROCEDURE: Perform a batch cleaner test with regrind and three stages of dilution cleaning at pH 11.0.
Fuel Oil was added into the primary grind and regrind mill.
FEED: 2 kg of MZ composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 148µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 2

Lime Fuel Oil SIPX DF250 MIBC Grind Cond. Float
Primary Grind 10 9.5 8.0
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 1940 6 10 16 1 6 10.0
Regrind 300 10 4 11.3
Cleaner 1 0 16 1 4 11.1
Cleaner 2 √ 16 1 3 11.0
Cleaner 3 √ 8 1 2 11.0

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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 89.5 4.5 0.30 33.1 0.09 1.8 15.0 9.8
Feed 1991 100 0.73 9.95 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 42.8 2.1 30.8 27.8 1.27 90.4 6.0 66.2

Product 1 to 2 44.3 2.2 30.0 27.8 1.25 91.1 6.2 67.6
Product 1 to 3 47.0 2.4 28.5 27.8 1.24 91.9 6.6 70.7
Product 1 to 4 51.1 2.6 26.5 28.3 1.16 92.8 7.3 72.2
Product 1 to 5 140.6 7.1 9.82 31.4 0.48 94.7 22.3 82.0
Product 6 1850 92.9 0.04 8.32 0.008 5.3 77.7 18.0
Feed 1991 100 0.73 9.95 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: To Investigate the Effect of Higher pH and Weaker Collector Addition.
PROCEDURE: Perform a batch cleaner test with regrind and three stages of dilution cleaning at pH 11.0.
FEED: 2 kg of Por composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 149µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 2

Lime Fuel Oil SIPX DF250 MIBC Grind Cond. Float
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 1450 5 16 1 5 10.0
Regrind 300 10 4 11.3
Cleaner 1 0 0 24 1 4 11.0
Cleaner 2 √ 24 1 3 11.0
Cleaner 3 √ 16 1 2 11.0

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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 62.7 3.2 0.21 22.0 0.07 1.0 30.7 3.0
Feed 1986 100 0.69 2.26 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 42 2.1 29.9 27.1 3.17 93.2 25.6 88.1

Product 1 to 2 43 2.2 29.4 26.9 3.17 93.9 26.0 90.1
Product 1 to 3 46 2.3 28.1 26.6 3.08 94.6 27.1 92.3
Product 1 to 4 49 2.5 26.5 26.9 2.92 95.2 29.2 93.3
Product 1 to 5 112 5.6 11.7 24.1 1.32 96.1 59.9 96.3
Product 6 1875 94.4 0.03 0.96 0.003 3.9 40.1 3.7
Feed 1986 100 0.69 2.26 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: To Improve Molybdenum Recovery With Additional Collectors.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product cleaner test with regrind and three stages of dilution
cleaning at pH 11.0. Fuel Oil was added into the primary grind and regrind mill.

FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 4 16 1 8 10.0
Regrind 100 10 3 9.5
Cleaner 1 450 0 16 1 4 11.1

Cleaner 2 √ 16 1 3 11.0
Cleaner 3 √ 8 1 2 11.0
Note: 3302 was added to end of flotation and showed molybdenum.

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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 52.8 2.7 0.66 24.3 0.12 2.1 5.1 7.3
Feed 1987 100 0.85 12.6 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 42 2.1 31.6 24.7 1.22 78.1 4.1 57.3

Product 1 to 2 44 2.2 30.9 24.4 1.23 81.5 4.3 61.6
Product 1 to 3 51 2.6 29.0 23.7 1.21 87.6 4.8 69.4
Product 1 to 4 55 2.8 27.9 23.6 1.16 90.5 5.2 71.6
Product 1 to 5 108 5.4 14.5 24.0 0.65 92.5 10.3 78.8
Product 6 1880 94.6 0.07 11.9 0.01 7.5 89.7 21.2
Feed 1987 100 0.85 12.6 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PROCEDURE: Perform a one product cleaner test with regrind and three stages of dilution cleaning at pH 11.0.
FEED: 2 kg of SK composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 155 µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 2

Lime Fuel Oil SIPX 3302 H2SO4 MIBC Grind Cond. Float
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 √ 24 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 1 1 3 10.0
Rougher 3 3 1 3 10.0
Regrind 400 10 3 11.3
Cleaner 1 0 0 16 1 4 11.1
Cleaner 2 √ 16 1 3 11.0
Cleaner 3 √ 8 1 11.0

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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 54.1 2.7 0.64 20.9 0.45 2.1 4.6 23.1
Feed 1989 100 0.84 12.4 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 46 2.3 31.5 24.5 1.24 85.9 4.6 53.8

Product 1 to 2 47 2.4 31.0 24.3 1.25 86.8 4.6 55.8
Product 1 to 3 50 2.5 29.8 24.0 1.24 88.0 4.8 58.1
Product 1 to 4 53 2.7 28.6 23.9 1.25 89.8 5.1 62.7
Product 1 to 5 107 5.4 14.4 22.4 0.85 91.8 9.7 85.7
Product 6 1882 94.6 0.07 11.8 0.01 8.2 90.3 14.3
Feed 1989 100 0.84 12.4 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0

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PURPOSE: Preliminary Locked Cycle Test on Porphyry Composite 1.
PROCEDURE: Perform a locked cycle test with regrind and three stages of dilution cleaning at pH 10.0.
FEED: 5 x 2 kg of Por composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 149 µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 3

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 16 1 1 10.2
Rougher 2 5 8 1 6 10.2
Regrind 300 10 4 11.0
Cleaner 1 155 0 24 1 4 11.0

Cleaner 2 √ 24 1 3 11.0
Cleaner 3 √ 16 1 2 11.1
Cleaner Scavenger 5 8 1 2 10.9

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KM1643-18
Estimated Dry Weight Table
Product Cycles - Weight (gms)

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Rougher Concentrate 100 100 100 105 105
Cleaner Scavenger Con 3 6 6 8 7
Cleaner Scavenger Tail 65 65 70 74 73
Cleaner Tail 2 3 4 6 5 6
Bulk Concentrate 46 47 48 50 48
Primary Discharge pH 10.2 10.2 10.1 10.2 10.2

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KM1643-18 Porphyry Composite

OVERALL CYCLE TEST MASS AND METAL BALANCE
Product Weight Weight Assay Distribution

Copper Concentrate I 41.7 0.4 31.1 25.0 3.7 18.5 4.7 16.4
Copper Concentrate II 41.5 0.4 31.1 24.2 3.7 18.4 4.5 16.0
Copper Concentrate III 43.2 0.4 30.9 24.6 3.7 19.1 4.8 16.6
Copper Concentrate IV 43.9 0.4 30.7 24.1 3.8 19.2 4.7 17.4
Copper Concentrate V 42.6 0.4 31.0 24.2 3.9 18.9 4.6 17.5
3rd Cleaner Tail 1.6 0.0 14.30 15.3 1.49 0.3 0.1 0.3
2nd Cleaner Tail 4.2 0.0 8.20 13.7 0.73 0.5 0.3 0.3
Cleaner Scav Con 5.1 0.1 7.90 22.6 0.35 0.6 0.5 0.2
Cleaner Scav Tail I 56.1 0.6 0.26 17.1 0.20 0.2 4.3 1.2
Cleaner Scav Tail II 54.9 0.6 0.34 15.8 0.46 0.3 3.9 2.7
Cleaner Scav Tail III 60.8 0.6 0.43 18.3 0.49 0.4 5.0 3.1
Cleaner Scav Tail IV 63.6 0.6 0.39 16.8 0.45 0.4 4.8 3.0
Cleaner Scav Tail V 63.2 0.6 0.38 17.2 0.42 0.3 4.9 2.8
Rougher Tail I 1876.5 18.9 0.02 1.4 0.003 0.6 11.4 0.6
Rougher Tail II 1890.4 19.0 0.02 1.3 0.003 0.6 10.8 0.6
Rougher Tail III 1872.6 18.9 0.02 1.2 0.002 0.6 10.3 0.4
Rougher Tail IV 1890.7 19.0 0.02 1.2 0.002 0.6 10.2 0.4
Rougher Tail V 1881.0 18.9 0.02 1.2 0.003 0.6 10.3 0.6
FEED 9934 100.0 0.70 2.2 0.096 100.0 100.0 100.0

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METALLURGICAL BALANCES BY TEST CYCLES
Product Weight Weight Assay - percent Distribution - percent

CYCLE IV
Flotation Feed 1998.2 100.0 0.71 2.2 0.10 100.0 100.0 100.0
Copper Concentrate 43.9 2.2 30.7 24.1 3.8 95.4 24.1 83.8
Cleaner Scav Tail 63.6 3.2 0.39 16.8 0.45 1.8 24.3 14.3
Rougher Tail 1890.7 94.6 0.02 1.2 0.002 2.8 51.6 1.9
CYCLE V
Flotation Feed 1986.8 100.0 0.70 2.2 0.10 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1881.0 94.7 0.02 1.2 0.003 2.9 52.0 2.8
CYCLES IV and V
Flotation Feed 3985.0 100.0 0.70 2.2 0.10 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 3771.7 94.6 0.02 1.2 0.003 2.8 51.8 2.4
Cycle Test Stability Data

Mass Calculated Head Metal Unit Variances (%)
Cycles g/cycle %Var. Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
I 1974.3 -0.63 0.69 2.3 0.09 -3 2 -9
II 1986.8 0.00 0.68 2.2 0.09 -4 -4 -4
III 1976.6 -0.51 0.71 2.3 0.10 0 0 1
IV 1998.2 0.58 0.71 2.2 0.10 1 -1 4
V 1986.8 0.00 0.70 2.2 0.10 -1 -1 5
Total 1986.72 - 0.70 2.2 0.10 - - -
20
15
Mass
Cu
10
Mo
Fe
Variance (percent)
5
#REF!
-5
-10
-15
-20
I II III IV V
Cycles
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CYCLES (IV+V) MASS BALANCE FLOWSHEET AND METALLURGICAL BALANCE DATA
Flotation Stream Weight Assay (percent or g/t) Distribution (percent)

No. Product % Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
1 Rougher Feed 100.0 0.70 2.2 0.100 100.0 100.0 100.0
2 Rougher Tail 94.6 0.02 1.2 0.003 2.8 51.8 2.4
3 Rougher Concentrate 5.4 12.74 19.9 1.818 97.2 48.2 97.6
4 1st Cleaner Feed 5.8 12.36 19.8 1.714 102.5 52.1 100.1
5 1st Cleaner Tail 3.4 0.95 17.4 0.427 4.6 27.1 14.7
6 1st Clnr Concentrate 2.4 28.8 23.2 3.572 97.9 25.0 85.3
7 Cleaner Scav Tail 3.2 0.39 17.0 0.433 1.7 24.5 13.8
8 Cleaner Scav Con 0.3 7.90 22.6 0.346 2.9 2.6 0.9
9 2nd Cleaner Tail 0.2 8.20 13.7 0.728 2.5 1.3 1.5
10 2nd Clnr Concentrate 2.3 30.3 23.8 3.765 97.1 24.3 85.0
11 3rd Cleaner Tail 0.1 14.3 15.3 1.490 1.6 0.6 1.2
13 3rd Clnr Concentrate 2.2 30.8 24.1 3.849 95.4 23.7 83.8
14 Final Tail 97.8 0.03 1.7 0.017 4.6 76.3 16.2
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cleaning at pH 10.5.
FLOWSHEET: 2

Lime Fuel Oil SIPX 3302 MIBC Grind Cond. Float
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 9.9
Rougher 2 4 0 1 3 9.9
Regrind 200 10 7 3 10.5
Cleaner 1 √ 0 24 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 24 1 3 10.5
Cleaner 3 √ 16 1 2 10.5
Cleaner Scavenger 0 5 3.5 8 1 3 9.9

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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 35.3 1.8 0.52 16.9 0.11 1.1 2.3 4.3
Feed 1989 100 0.84 13.1 0.047 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 48 2.4 30.6 28.2 1.30 87.0 5.2 66.9

Product 1 to 2 50 2.5 29.9 28.0 1.30 88.1 5.3 69.6
Product 1 to 3 54 2.7 27.9 27.5 1.27 89.4 5.7 73.7
Product 1 to 4 70 3.5 21.6 30.8 1.02 90.7 8.3 77.4
Product 1 to 5 106 5.3 14.6 26.2 0.72 91.8 10.6 81.7
Product 6 1883 94.7 0.07 12.4 0.009 8.2 89.4 18.3
Feed 1989 100 0.84 13.1 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0

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FEED: 2 kg of MZ composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 148 µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 8 8 1 4 10.0
Regrind 200 10 7 4 10.6
Cleaner 1 √ 0 0 24 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 24 1 3 10.5
Cleaner 3 √ 16 1 2 10.5
Cleaner Scavenger 5 3.5 16 1 2 9.8

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Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 58.0 2.9 0.31 26.2 0.09 1.2 7.6 6.2
Feed 1988 100 0.73 10.1 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 42 2.1 31.2 28.3 1.43 91.3 6.0 74.2

Product 1 to 2 44 2.2 30.5 28.2 1.45 92.2 6.2 77.5
Product 1 to 3 49 2.5 27.6 28.1 1.39 93.3 6.9 83.2
Product 1 to 4 66 3.3 20.6 32.3 1.07 94.1 10.7 87.0
Product 1 to 5 124 6.2 11.1 29.5 0.61 95.4 18.3 93.1
Product 6 1864 93.8 0.04 8.8 0.00 4.6 81.7 6.9
Feed 1988 100 0.73 10.1 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

44
PURPOSE: Preliminary Locked Cycle Test on Porphyry Composite 1.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product locked cylce test with regrind and three stages of dilution
FEED: 5 x 2 kg of Por Composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 149 µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 3

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 √ 24 1 1 10.0
Rougher 2 5 16 1 4 10.0
Regrind 200 10 3.5 4 10.7
Cleaner 1 √ 0 0 40 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 32 1 3 10.5
Cleaner 3 √ 32 1 2 10.5

45
KM1643-21

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 6 11 10 11 12

46


Bullk Concentrate I 44.1 0.4 30.5 26.6 3.81 19.0 5.0 18.2
Bullk Concentrate II 45.8 0.5 29.8 26.7 3.74 19.2 5.3 18.6
Bullk Concentrate III 45.4 0.5 30.3 26.8 3.81 19.4 5.2 18.8
Bullk Concentrate IV 45.0 0.5 30.3 27.3 3.88 19.2 5.3 18.9
Bullk Concentrate V 45.1 0.5 30.1 26.0 3.85 19.1 5.0 18.8
3rd Cleaner Tail 2.8 0.0 4.70 27.1 2.00 0.2 0.3 0.6
2nd Cleaner Tail 9.3 0.1 1.37 32.5 0.64 0.2 1.3 0.6
Cleaner Scav Con 21.1 0.2 0.37 43.5 0.21 0.1 3.9 0.5
Rougher Tail I 1877.7 18.9 0.02 1.2 0.003 0.5 9.6 0.6
Rougher Tail II 1879.6 18.9 0.02 1.2 0.003 0.5 9.6 0.6
Rougher Tail III 1882.1 18.9 0.02 1.2 0.003 0.5 9.6 0.6
Rougher Tail IV 1882.1 18.9 0.02 1.2 0.003 0.5 10.0 0.6
Rougher Tail V 1884.0 18.9 0.02 1.2 0.002 0.5 9.7 0.4
FEED 9952 100.0 0.71 2.3 0.093 100.0 100.0 100.0

47


CYCLE IV
Flotation Feed 1985.8 100.0 0.71 2.3 0.09 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1882.1 94.8 0.02 1.2 0.003 2.7 51.9 3.1
CYCLE V
Flotation Feed 1988.1 100.0 0.71 2.2 0.09 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1884.0 94.8 0.02 1.2 0.002 2.7 50.4 2.1
CYCLES IV and V
Flotation Feed 3973.9 100.0 0.71 2.3 0.09 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 3766.1 94.8 0.02 1.2 0.003 2.7 51.2 2.6

I 1970.1 -1.02 0.71 2.1 0.09 -2 -13 -5
II 1982.7 -0.39 0.71 2.1 0.09 0 -8 -3
III 1992.4 0.10 0.72 2.3 0.09 1 1 -1
IV 1985.8 -0.23 0.71 2.3 0.09 0 -4 0
V 1988.1 -0.12 0.71 2.2 0.09 -1 -4 -1
Total 1990.46 - 0.71 2.3 0.09 - - -
20
15
Mass
10 Cu
Mo
Variance (percent)
5 Fe
-5
-10
-15
-20
I II III IV V
Cycles
48


1 Rougher Feed 100.0 0.71 2.3 0.093 100.0 100.0 100.0
2 Rougher Tail 94.8 0.02 1.2 0.003 2.7 51.2 2.6
4 1st Cleaner Feed 6.8 10.39 25.4 1.413 98.8 76.1 103.1
5 1st Cleaner Tail 4.0 0.28 23.8 0.121 1.6 42.5 5.3
8 Cleaner Scav Con 1.1 0.37 43.5 0.213 0.6 20.5 2.4
9 2nd Cleaner Tail 0.5 1.37 32.5 0.640 0.9 6.7 3.2
11 3rd Cleaner Tail 0.1 4.7 27.1 2.000 0.9 1.7 3.0
13 3rd Clnr Concentrate 2.3 30.2 26.6 3.865 96.3 26.8 94.6
14 Final Tail 97.7 0.03 1.7 0.005 3.7 73.2 5.4
49
PURPOSE: To Reduce the Bulk Concentrate Grade and Improve Recoveries.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product locked cycle test with regrind and two stages of dilution
FEED: 5 x 2 kg of SK Composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 155 µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 3

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.3
Rougher 2 4 16 1 4 10.2
Regrind 200 10 7 3 10.8
Cleaner 1 √ 0 0 32 1 4 10.6
Cleaner 2 √ 24 1 3 10.5

50
KM1643-22

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT

51
KM1643-22 Skarn Composite


2nd Cleaner Tail 7.1 0.1 2.24 23.6 0.47 0.2 0.1 0.7
Cleaner Scav Con 11.4 0.1 1.70 37.6 0.46 0.2 0.3 1.1
Rougher Tail I 1884.3 18.9 0.07 11.8 0.01 1.4 17.7 3.2
Rougher Tail II 1890.9 19.0 0.06 11.9 0.01 1.3 17.9 3.2
Rougher Tail III 1895.9 19.0 0.06 12.2 0.01 1.4 18.4 4.5
Rougher Tail IV 1888.2 19.0 0.06 12.2 0.01 1.3 18.3 3.6
Rougher Tail V 1885.5 18.9 0.06 12.1 0.01 1.3 18.3 3.2
FEED 9959 100.0 0.87 12.6 0.047 100.0 100.0 100.0

52

Product Weight Weight

CYCLE IV
Flotation Feed 1989.8 100.0 0.88 12.7 0.043 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1888.2 94.9 0.06 12.2 0.009 6.3 90.8 19.7
CYCLE V
Flotation Feed 1996.2 100.0 0.88 12.7 0.043 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1885.5 94.5 0.06 12.1 0.008 6.5 90.3 17.6
CYCLES IV and V
Flotation Feed 3986.0 100.0 0.88 12.7 0.043 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 3773.7 94.7 0.06 12.1 0.009 6.4 90.6 18.7

I 1975.0 -0.85 0.86 12.2 0.05 -2 -3 1
II 1987.6 -0.21 0.87 12.4 0.05 -1 -2 1
III 1992.1 0.01 0.86 12.7 0.05 -2 1 5
IV 1989.8 -0.10 0.88 12.7 0.04 1 1 -8
V 1996.2 0.22 0.88 12.7 0.04 1 1 -8
Total 1991.84 - 0.87 12.6 0.05 - - -
20
15
Mass
10 Cu
Mo
Variance (percent)
5 Fe
-5
-10
-15
-20
I II III IV V
Cycles
53


1 Rougher Feed 100.0 0.88 12.7 0.043 100.0 100.0 100.0
2 Rougher Tail 94.7 0.06 12.1 0.009 6.4 90.6 18.7
4 1st Cleaner Feed 6.3 13.46 23.9 0.630 95.6 11.8 91.3
5 1st Cleaner Tail 3.2 0.90 20.7 0.251 3.3 5.2 18.7
8 Cleaner Scav Con 0.6 1.70 37.6 0.458 1.1 1.7 6.1
9 2nd Cleaner Tail 0.4 2.24 23.6 0.469 0.9 0.7 3.9
11 Final Tail 97.3 0.08 12.3 0.014 8.6 94.1 31.3
54
PURPOSE: Preliminary Locked Cycle Test on Mixed Zone Composite 1.
FEED: 5 x 2 kg of MZ Composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 148 µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 3

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.4
Rougher 2 10 16 1 4 10.3
Regrind 200 10 7 4 10.6
Cleaner 1 √ 0 32 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 24 1 3 10.5

55
KM1643-23

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 6 11 13 15 13

56
KM1643-23 Mixed Zone Composite


2nd Cleaner Tail 10.1 0.1 1.64 33.8 0.51 0.2 0.4 1.3
Cleaner Scav Con 21.9 0.2 0.62 44.1 0.24 0.2 1.0 1.3
Rougher Tail I 1894.6 19.1 0.04 9.2 0.004 0.9 18.1 1.8
Rougher Tail II 1863.3 18.7 0.03 8.6 0.004 0.8 16.5 1.8
Rougher Tail III 1870.9 18.8 0.04 8.6 0.004 0.9 16.6 1.8
Rougher Tail IV 1865.8 18.8 0.03 8.6 0.003 0.9 16.7 1.4
Rougher Tail V 1867.6 18.8 0.04 8.7 0.003 0.9 16.8 1.4
FEED 9941 100.0 0.74 9.7 0.041 100.0 100.0 100.0

57


CYCLE IV
Flotation Feed 1983.0 100.0 0.74 9.6 0.041 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1865.8 94.1 0.03 8.6 0.003 4.3 84.3 6.9
CYCLE V
Flotation Feed 1990.4 100.0 0.75 9.8 0.040 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1867.6 93.8 0.04 8.7 0.003 4.6 83.2 7.1
CYCLES IV and V
Flotation Feed 3973.4 100.0 0.75 9.7 0.040 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 3733.4 94.0 0.04 8.7 0.003 4.5 83.7 7.0

I 1978.2 -0.50 0.73 9.7 0.04 -3 -1 -12
II 1972.0 -0.82 0.74 9.4 0.04 -1 -4 0
III 1985.6 -0.13 0.76 9.5 0.04 1 -2 4
IV 1983.0 -0.26 0.74 9.6 0.04 -1 -1 -1
V 1990.4 0.11 0.75 9.8 0.04 1 1 -3
Total 1988.24 - 0.74 9.7 0.04 - - -
20
15
Mass
10 Cu
Mo
Variance (percent)
5 Fe
-5
-10
-15
-20
I II III IV V
Cycles
58


1 Rougher Feed 100.0 0.75 9.7 0.040 100.0 100.0 100.0
2 Rougher Tail 94.0 0.04 8.7 0.003 4.5 83.7 7.0
4 1st Cleaner Feed 7.6 9.53 29.3 0.558 97.6 23.1 106.0
5 1st Cleaner Tail 4.7 0.41 28.9 0.150 2.6 14.0 17.6
8 Cleaner Scav Con 1.1 0.62 44.1 0.241 0.9 5.0 6.6
9 2nd Cleaner Tail 0.5 1.64 33.8 0.508 1.1 1.8 6.4
11 Final Tail 97.6 0.05 9.2 0.007 6.1 92.7 18.0
59
PURPOSE: Concentrate Production Test on Porphyry Composite 1.
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 24 1 2 10.1
Rougher 2 5 16 1 5 10.0
Regrind 100 10 3.5 8 10.8
Cleaner 1 0 0 24 1 4 10.6
Cleaner 2 √ 24 1 3 10.5

60
KM1643-24

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Scavenger Tail bucket
Cleaner Tail 2 8 11 13 22 28
Bulk Concentrate bucket

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 30 23 33 31 34

61


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 1029.9 2.6 0.19 14.7 0.04 0.7 16.0 1.1
Feed 39758 100.0 0.68 2.37 0.09 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 935 2.4 28.0 27.8 3.55 96.4 27.5 97.5

Product 1 to 2 964 2.4 27.2 28.1 3.45 96.5 28.7 97.6
Product 1 to 3 1018 2.6 25.7 28.9 3.27 96.5 31.2 97.8
Product 1 to 4 2048 5.2 12.9 21.8 1.64 97.2 47.2 98.9
Product 5 37710 94.8 0.02 1.32 0.001 2.8 52.8 1.1
Feed 39758 100.0 0.68 2.37 0.09 100.0 100.0 100.0

62
PURPOSE: Concentratre Production Test On Porphyry Composite 1.
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 24 1 2 10.3
Rougher 2 5 16 1 5 10.2
Regrind 100 10 3.5 8

DF250
Cleaner 1 65 0 15 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 0 15 1 3 10.5

63
KM1643-25

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 12 21 28 27 24

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 14 19 14 26 15

64


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 1342.4 3.4 0.15 15.1 0.02 0.8 21.8 0.7
Feed 39409 100.0 0.63 2.36 0.078 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 894 2.3 26.8 30.4 3.33 95.8 29.3 96.8

Product 1 to 2 905 2.3 26.5 30.3 3.29 95.9 29.6 96.9
Product 1 to 3 927 2.4 25.9 30.7 3.22 95.9 30.6 96.9
Product 1 to 4 2269 5.8 10.7 21.5 1.32 96.7 52.4 97.6
Product 5 37140 94.2 0.02 1.19 0.002 3.3 47.6 2.4
Feed 39409 100.0 0.63 2.36 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0

65
PURPOSE: Concentratre Production Test On Porphyry Composite 1.
FLOWSHEET: 3

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 24 1 2 10.1
Rougher 2 √ 5 16 1 5 10.0
Regrind 100 10 3.5 8 10.5

DF250
Cleaner 1 48 0 10 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 0 10 1 3 10.5

66
KM1643-26

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 9 15 20 16 17

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 14 21 13 18 14

67


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 1113.1 2.8 0.19 15.4 0.03 0.8 21.2 1.09
Feed 39957 100.0 0.65 2.02 0.080 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 870 2.2 28.4 28.1 3.46 95.6 30.3 94.7

Product 1 to 2 909 2.3 27.3 28.2 3.33 95.9 31.7 95.3
Product 1 to 3 920 2.3 27.0 28.4 3.29 96.0 32.3 95.3
Product 1 to 4 2033 5.1 12.3 21.3 1.51 96.8 53.5 96.4
Product 5 37924 94.9 0.02 0.99 0.003 3.2 46.5 3.6
Feed 39957 100.0 0.65 2.02 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0

68
PURPOSE: Concentrate Production Test on Porphyry Composite 1.
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 24 1 2 10.2
Rougher 2 5 20 1 5 10.5
Regrind 100 10 3.5 8 10.5

DF250
Cleaner 1 25 0 10 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 0 10 1 3 10.5

69
KM1643-27

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 10 11 11 11 12

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 14 13 11 12 13

70


Bulk Con Average 924.4 2.3 28.9 27.6 3.74 95.5 28.2 95.7
Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 1022.5 2.6 0.21 19.6 0.03 0.8 22.1 0.85
Feed 39863 100.0 0.70 2.27 0.09 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 924.4 2.3 28.9 27.6 3.74 95.5 28.2 95.7

Product 1 to 2 932.6 2.3 28.6 27.5 3.71 95.6 28.3 95.8
Product 1 to 3 947.5 2.4 28.2 27.7 3.65 95.7 29.0 96.0
Product 1 to 4 1970.0 4.9 13.68 23.5 1.77 96.5 51.1 96.8
Product 5 37893 95.1 0.03 1.17 0.003 3.5 48.9 3.2
Feed 39863 100.0 0.70 2.27 0.09 100.0 100.0 100.0

71
PURPOSE: Concentrate Production Test on Skarn Composite 1 Ore.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product concentrate production test with regrind and two stages of dilution
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 √ 10 32 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 4 1 4 10.0
Regrind 100 10 7 6 10.6

DF250
Cleaner 1 √ 0 0 0 15 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 10 1 3 10.5

Flotation Machine: D2B D1B Mill: M2-Mild M3Mild RM3-Mild
Cell Size in liters: 8.8 2.2 Charge/Material: 20 kg-Mild 20 kgMild 6 kg-Steel
Air Aspiration: Supercharged Water: 1000 ml 1000 ml estimated
72
KM1643-28

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 9 12 12 14 14

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 12 15 15 18 18

73


Bulk Con Average 1103.5 2.8 28.9 30.0 1.42 90.4 6.1 77.7
Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 850.1 2.1 0.91 22.0 0.15 2.2 3.5 6.4
Feed 39792 100.0 0.89 13.5 0.051 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 1103.5 2.8 28.9 30.0 1.42 90.4 6.1 77.7

Product 1 to 2 1119.0 2.8 28.5 30.0 1.41 90.6 6.2 78.0
Product 1 to 3 1175.5 3.0 27.2 30.8 1.35 90.7 6.7 78.6
Product 1 to 4 2025.6 5.1 16.16 27.1 0.85 92.9 10.2 85.0
Product 5 37766 94.9 0.07 12.8 0.008 7.1 89.8 15.0
Feed 39792 100.0 0.89 13.5 0.051 100.0 100.0 100.0

74
FLOWSHEET: 4

Lime Fuel Oil SIPX 3302 DF250 Grind Cond. Float
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 4 1 4 10.0
Regrind 100 10 7 6 10.6
Cleaner 1 15 1 4 10.6
Cleaner 2 √ 1 3 10.5
Cleaner Scavenger √ 2 3.5 5 1 2 10.0

Cell Size in liters: 8.8 2.2 Charge/Material: 20 kg-Mild 20 kg-Mild 6 kg-Steel
75
KM1643-29

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 11 14 14 14 10

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 12 13 13 15 14

76


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 978.4 2.5 0.77 24.5 0.13 2.1 4.5 7.29
Feed 39852 100.0 0.89 13.25 0.044 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 1059 2.7 30.0 29.0 1.16 89.7 5.8 70.4

Product 1 to 2 1068 2.7 29.8 28.9 1.15 89.8 5.9 70.7
Product 1 to 3 1089 2.7 29.2 29.2 1.14 89.9 6.0 71.1
Product 1 to 4 2068 5.2 15.8 27.0 0.66 92.0 10.6 78.3
Product 5 37784 94.8 0.08 12.50 0.010 8.0 89.4 21.7
Feed 39852 100.0 0.89 13.25 0.044 100.0 100.0 100.0

77
PURPOSE: Preliminary Molybdenum Separation.
PROCEDURE: Perform a two product batch cleaner test with four stages of dilution cleaning. Induced
nitrogen gas is used instead of air.
FEED: 500 grams bulk concentrate of Por comp 1.
FLOWSHEET: 2
Stage Reagents Added g/tonne Time (minutes) pH Redox

Fuel Oil NaH2S H2SO3 Grind Cond. Float mv
Primary Grind - +123
Moly Rougher 1 40 20000 2 5 10.0 -450

Moly Rougher 2 40 2 1 10.0 -450
Moly Cleaner 1 15000 √ 2 3 10.0 -450

Moly Cleaner 2 25000 √ 2 2 10.0 -427
Moly Cleaner 3 25000 √ 2 2 10.0 -400
Moly Cleaner 4 25000 √ 2 2 10.0 -360
Flotation Data Rougher Cleaner

Flotation Machine: D12 D12
Cell Size in liters: 2.2 1.2
Nitrogen Gas (5psi)
Air Aspiration:
supercharged
78


Mo Concentrate 35.5 6.7 1.34 1.93 47.5 0.3 0.5 92.7

Mo 4th Cleaner Tail 2.10 0.4 22.6 22.6 7.10 0.3 0.3 0.8
Mo 3rd Cleaner Tail 6.70 1.3 29.7 27.9 3.62 1.3 1.2 1.3
Mo 2nd Cleaner Tail 24.1 4.6 33.6 31.1 0.47 5.4 4.9 0.6
Mo 1st Cleaner Tail 78.3 14.8 33.1 30.6 0.93 17.3 15.8 4.0
Cu Concentrate 381.7 72.2 29.5 30.8 0.02 75.3 77.3 0.5
Feed 528 100.0 28.30 28.8 3.44 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 35.5 6.7 1.34 1.93 47.5 0.3 0.5 92.7

Product 1 to 2 37.6 7.1 2.53 3.08 45.2 0.6 0.8 93.5
Product 1 to 3 44.3 8.4 6.64 6.84 38.9 2.0 2.0 94.9
Product 1 to 4 68.4 12.9 16.1 15.4 25.4 7.4 6.9 95.5
Product 1 to 5 146.7 27.8 25.2 23.5 12.3 24.7 22.7 99.5
Product 6 381.7 72 29.50 30.8 0.02 75.3 77.3 0.5
Feed 528 100.0 28.3 28.8 3.44 100.0 100.0 100.0

79
cleaning at 10.5.
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 4 8 1 4 10.0
Regrind 100 10 7 6 10.3
Cleaner 1 √ 0 16 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 0 16 1 3 10.5

Impeller Speed in rpm 1300 1200
80
KM1643-31

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 12 14 18 20 20

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 15 15 19 19 17

81


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 834.2 2.1 0.63 20.0 0.19 1.5 2.4 8.41
Feed 39768 100.0 0.89 17.2 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 1114 2.8 28.7 30.2 1.21 90.1 4.9 70.0

Product 1 to 2 1127 2.8 28.4 30.2 1.21 90.3 5.0 70.9
Product 1 to 3 1156 2.9 27.8 30.5 1.20 90.4 5.2 72.0
Product 1 to 4 1990 5.0 16.4 26.1 0.78 91.9 7.6 80.4
Product 5 37778 95.0 0.08 16.7 0.01 8.1 92.4 19.6
Feed 39768 100.0 0.89 17.2 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0

82
cleaning at 10.5.
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 4 8 1 4 10.0
Regrind 100 10 7 6 10.5
Cleaner 1 √ 0 16 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 0 16 1 3 10.5

83
KM1643-32

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 12 17 21 21 18

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 12 10 10 11 12

84


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 984.5 2.5 0.48 24.8 0.17 1.4 4.5 9.1
Feed 39694 100.0 0.83 13.7 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 975 2.5 30.1 29.1 1.39 88.8 5.2 73.0

Product 1 to 2 983 2.5 29.9 29.1 1.39 88.9 5.3 73.6
Product 1 to 3 1006 2.5 29.3 29.2 1.38 89.1 5.4 74.7
Product 1 to 4 1990 5.0 15.0 27.0 0.78 90.5 9.9 83.7
Product 5 37704 95.0 0.08 13.0 0.01 9.5 90.1 16.3
Feed 39694 100.0 0.83 13.7 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0

85
cleaning at 10.5.
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.5
Rougher 2 4 8 1 4 10.5
Regrind 100 10 7 6 10.2
Cleaner 1 √ 16 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 16 1 3 10.5

86
KM1643-33

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 14 14 14 14 13

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 * 20 11 12 14
* Dumped the Bulk Cleaner Tail 2 in the Bulk Scavenger Tail Bucket.
87


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 1009.7 2.5 0.61 26.6 0.20 1.9 5.2 12.5
Feed 39688 100.0 0.80 13 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 928 2.3 30.2 30.6 1.07 88.0 5.5 62.6

Product 1 to 2 938 2.4 29.9 30.6 1.07 88.1 5.5 63.1
Product 1 to 3 975 2.5 28.8 31.1 1.04 88.2 5.9 63.7
Product 1 to 4 1985 5.0 14.5 28.8 0.61 90.2 11.0 76.2
Product 5 37703 95.0 0.08 12.2 0.01 9.8 89.0 23.8
Feed 39688 100.0 0.80 13.0 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

88
PURPOSE: Concentrate Production Test on Mixed Zone Composite 1.
cleaning at 10.5.
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 1 2 10.6
Rougher 2 10 1 4 10.5
Regrind 150 10 7 4 11.0
Cleaner 1 24 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 16 1 3 10.5

Cell Size in liters: 8.0 2.2 Charge/Material: 20 kg-Mild 20 kg-Mild 6 kg-Mild
89
KM1643-34

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 10 17 14 12 12

90


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 551.5 1.4 0.65 21.5 0.36 1.3 2.8 11.9
Feed 39672 100.0 0.69 10.6 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 792 2.0 31.7 30.7 1.51 91.1 5.8 71.7

Product 1 to 2 800 2.0 31.4 30.7 1.51 91.2 5.9 72.6
Product 1 to 3 816 2.1 30.9 30.9 1.52 91.5 6.0 74.3
Product 1 to 4 1367 3.4 18.7 27.1 1.05 92.8 8.8 86.2
Product 5 38305 96.6 0.05 10.0 0.01 7.2 91.2 13.8
Feed 39672 100.0 0.69 10.6 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

91
PURPOSE: Preliminary Copper-Molybdenum Separation.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product batch cleaner test with three stages of dilution cleaning.
Nitrogen gas is used instead of air.
FEED: Dry 500 g of Skarn Bulk Concentrate.
FLOWSHEET: 5
Stage Reagents Added g/tonne Time (minutes) pH Redox

Fuel Oil NaHS H2SO3 MIBC Grind Cond. Float mv
Primary Grind - 8.3 41
Moly Rougher 1 40 2500 60 2 5 10.0 -560

Moly Rougher 2 40 30 2 1 10.0 -480
Moly Cleaner 1 500 √ 0 2 3 10.0 -450

Moly Cleaner 2 500 - 0 2 2 10.0 -414
Moly Cleaner 3 500 - 0 2 2 9.7 -425
Flotation Data Rougher Cleaner

Flotation Machine: D12 D12
Cell Size in liters: 2.2 1.2
Nitrogen Gas (5psi)
Air Aspiration:
supercharged
92


Mo Concentrate 15.3 2.9 1.22 2.59 45.1 0.1 0.2 89.4

Cu Concentrate 477.9 89.9 30.7 32.6 0.01 93.2 93.5 0.5
Feed 531 100.0 29.6 31.3 1.45 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 15.3 2.9 1.2 2.6 45.1 0.1 0.2 89.4

Product 1 to 2 17.9 3.4 2.1 3.6 40.1 0.2 0.4 93.0
Product 1 to 3 24.9 4.7 7.2 8.5 30.5 1.1 1.3 98.4
Product 1 to 4 53.5 10.1 19.9 20.1 14.4 6.8 6.5 99.5
Product 5 477.9 90 30.7 32.6 0.01 93.2 93.5 0.5
Feed 531 100.0 29.6 31.3 1.45 100.0 100.0 100.0

93
cleaning at 10.5.
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.5
Rougher 2 10 16 1 4 10.5
Regrind 150 10 7 4 11.0
Cleaner 1 24 1 4 10.7
Cleaner 2 √ 16 1 3 10.5

94
KM1643-36

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 14 11 14 24 15

95


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 473.8 1.2 0.89 30.4 0.40 1.6 5.1 11.8
Feed 39596 100.0 0.65 7.14 0.041 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 785 2.0 30.0 30.9 1.39 91.3 8.6 67.7

Product 1 to 2 798 2.0 29.6 31.0 1.38 91.4 8.8 68.3
Product 1 to 3 832 2.1 28.4 31.7 1.34 91.5 9.3 69.2
Product 1 to 4 1306 3.3 18.4 31.2 1.00 93.2 14.4 81.0
Product 5 38290 96.7 0.05 6.32 0.01 6.8 85.6 19.0
Feed 39596 100.0 0.65 7.14 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

96
cleaning at 10.5.
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.6
Rougher 2 10 16 1 4
Regrind 75 10 7 4 10.3
Cleaner 1 2 24 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 16 1 3 10.5

97
KM1643-37

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 6 15 19.5 15 26

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 24 25 28 22 18

98


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 472.6 1.2 0.77 26.5 0.30 1.3 3.2 8.6
Feed 39807 100.0 0.69 10.0 0.041 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 1075 2.7 23.3 33.7 1.16 91.5 9.1 76.2

Product 1 to 2 1089 2.7 23.0 33.8 1.15 91.6 9.3 76.9
Product 1 to 3 1114 2.8 22.5 34.0 1.14 91.7 9.5 77.4
Product 1 to 4 1586 4.0 16.0 31.7 0.89 93.0 12.7 86.0
Product 5 38221 96.0 0.05 9.1 0.01 7.0 87.3 14.0
Feed 39807 100.0 0.69 10.0 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

99
cleaning at 10.5.
FLOWSHEET: 4

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.5
Rougher 2 10 16 1 4 10.5
Regrind 75 10 7 4 10.6
Cleaner 1 2 24 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 16 1 3 10.5

100
KM1643-38

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 15 15 11 10 14

VI VII VIII IX X
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 18 19 15 14 25

101


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 409.4 1.0 0.67 22.9 0.30 1.0 2.3 7.7
Feed 39629 100.0 0.69 10.3 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 1000 2.5 24.3 36.4 1.19 89.5 8.9 74.1

Product 1 to 2 1020 2.6 23.8 36.6 1.18 89.6 9.1 74.7
Product 1 to 3 1044 2.6 23.3 36.8 1.16 89.7 9.4 75.7
Product 1 to 4 1453 3.7 17.0 32.9 0.92 90.7 11.7 83.4
Product 5 38176 96.3 0.07 9.48 0.01 9.3 88.3 16.6
Feed 39629 100.0 0.69 10.3 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

102
PURPOSE: To Perform an Environmental Test.
PROCEDURE: To follow the one product concentrate production procedures.
FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 24 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 5 16 1 5 10.0
Regrind 100 10 3.5 4 10.2
Cleaner 1 √ 24 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 24 1 3 5.0

103
KM1643-39

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Rougher Concentrate 97 100
Cleaner Scavenger Con 17 14
Cleaner Tail 2 8 12
Bulk Concentrate 55 58
Primary Discharge pH 10.2 10.3

104
PURPOSE: To Perform an Environmental Test.
PROCEDURE: To follow the one product concentrate production procedures.
FLOWSHEET: 2

Primary Grind 1000 20 9
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 4 8 1 4 10.0
Regrind 100 10 7 3 10.7
Cleaner 1 √ 24 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 24 1 3 10.5

105
KM1643-40

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Rougher Concentrate 110 100
Cleaner Scavenger Con 11 17
Cleaner Tail 2 5 9
Bulk Concentrate 46 48
Primary Discharge pH 10.0 10.3

106
PURPOSE: A Preliminary Copper-Molybdenum Separation.
FEED: 500 g of Mixed Zone Bulk Concentrate.
FLOWSHEET: 5

Redox
Fuel Oil NaHS DF250 MIBC Grind Cond. Float
Primary Grind 8.6 104
MOLY CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 40 1500 60 2 3 10.0 -575
Rougher 2 60 1 1
Cleaner 1 1500 60 2 3 9.7 -465

Cleaner 2 1000 60 2 2 9.8 -450
Cleaner 3 1000 40 2 2 9.2 -450
Flotation Data Rougher

Flotation Machine: D12
Cell Size in liters: 2.2
Air Aspiration: Nitrogen Gas
Impeller Speed in rpm 900
107


Mo Concentrate 13.7 2.4 1.48 3.88 35.5 0.1 0.3 79.2

Cu Concentrate 534.4 92.9 27.3 34.8 0.05 95.1 95.7 3.9
Feed 575 100.0 26.67 33.8 1.07 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 13.7 2.4 1.48 3.9 35.5 0.1 0.3 79.2

Product 1 to 2 13.8 2.4 1.49 3.9 35.5 0.1 0.3 79.5
Product 1 to 3 16.4 2.8 3.1 6.0 33.0 0.3 0.5 87.8
Product 1 to 4 40.6 7.1 18.4 20.7 14.5 4.9 4.3 96.1
Product 6 534.4 93 27.30 34.8 0.05 95.1 95.7 3.9
Feed 575 100.0 26.7 33.8 1.07 100.0 100.0 100.0

108
PURPOSE: Preliminary Copper-Molybdenum Separation.
FEED: Dry 500 g Porphyry Bulk Concentrate.
FLOWSHEET: 5

Redox
MOLY CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 40 2500 5 3 8.5 -400
Cleaner 1 2000 30 2 2 9.7 -420

Cleaner 2 6500 30 2 2 10.0 -400
Cleaner 3 6500 30 2 1 10.0 -400

109


Mo Concentrate 23.1 4.4 0.64 1.10 53.8 0.1 0.2 71.3

Cu Concentrate 445.5 85.3 29.3 32.4 0.11 90.6 91.2 2.8
Feed 522 100.0 27.57 30.3 3.34 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 23.1 4.4 0.64 1.10 53.8 0.1 0.2 71.3

Product 1 to 2 31.2 6.0 1.27 1.91 49.3 0.3 0.4 88.2
Product 1 to 3 36.6 7.0 4.24 5.02 43.3 1.1 1.2 90.9
Product 1 to 4 76.8 14.7 17.6 18.1 22.1 9.4 8.8 97.2
Product 6 445.5 85 29.3 32.4 0.11 90.6 91.2 2.8
Feed 522 100.0 27.6 30.3 3.34 100.0 100.0 100.0

110
PURPOSE: Investigate the Effect of Reduced pH.
FEED: Dry 500 g Mixed Zone Bulk Concentrate.
FLOWSHEET: 2B

Redox
MOLY CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 40 2500 80 30 5 3 8.4 -400
Cleaner 1 5000 30 2 2 9.9 -400

Cleaner 2 5000 30 2 2 9.9 -390
Cleaner 3 5000 40 2 1 9.8 -410

111


Mo Concentrate 9.4 1.6 1.11 2.97 48.4 0.1 0.1 63.9

Cu Concentrate 541.2 94.5 26.8 34.1 0.05 97.1 97.1 4.0
Feed 573 100.0 26.10 33.2 1.24 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 9.4 1.6 1.11 2.97 48.4 0.1 0.1 63.9

Product 1 to 2 12.8 2.2 1.25 3.19 47.1 0.1 0.2 84.7
Product 1 to 3 14.7 2.6 1.79 4.31 43.9 0.2 0.3 90.7
Product 1 to 4 31.4 5.5 14.0 17.8 21.8 2.9 2.9 96.0
Product 6 541.2 95 26.80 34.1 0.05 97.1 97.1 4.0
Feed 573 100.0 26.1 33.2 1.24 100.0 100.0 100.0

112
PURPOSE: Investigate the Effect of Reduced pH.
FEED: Dry 500 g Skarn Bulk Concentrate.
FLOWSHEET: 5

Redox
Primary Grind 8.4 -5
MOLY CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 40 4000 30 5 3 8.5 -443
Cleaner 1 7500 30 2 2 10.1 -410

Cleaner 2 10,000 30 2 1 10.2 -420
Cleaner 3 10,000 30 2 1 10.2 -415

113


Mo Concentrate 5.5 1.0 0.55 1.40 54.7 0.02 0.05 38.6

Cu Concentrate 492.5 93.9 29.8 31.6 0.06 97.2 97.1 3.5
Feed 525 100.0 28.78 30.6 1.49 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 5.5 1.0 0.55 1.40 54.7 0.02 0.05 38.6

Product 1 to 2 7.7 1.5 0.76 1.74 52.3 0.04 0.1 51.7
Product 1 to 3 12.0 2.3 1.37 2.61 47.7 0.1 0.2 73.4
Product 1 to 4 32.0 6.1 13.1 14.5 23.5 2.8 2.9 96.5
Product 6 492.5 94 29.80 31.6 0.06 97.2 97.1 3.5
Feed 525 100.0 28.8 30.6 1.49 100.0 100.0 100.0

114
PURPOSE: To Investigate the Effect of Coarser Primary Grind on Metallurgical Performance in a Cycle Test.
PROCEDURE: Perform a locked cycle test with regrind and two stages of dilution cleaning at pH 10.5.
FEED: 5 x 2 kg of SK Composite 1 ore ground to 241µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 3

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 7 24 1 3 10.2
Rougher 2 4 0 1 4 10.2
Regrind 100 10 7 3 10.2
Cleaner 1 √ 0 0 24 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 0 0 24 1 3 10.5

Air Aspiration: Nitrogen Gas Water: 1000 ml estimated
115
KM1643-45

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 7 10 12 14 14

116


Bulk Concentrate I 44.1 0.4 29.4 28.9 1.31 15.6 1.0 12.9
Bulk Concentrate II 48.0 0.5 28.8 30.1 1.30 16.7 1.1 13.9
Bulk Concentrate III 47.7 0.5 28.0 30.4 1.21 16.1 1.1 12.9
Bulk Concentrate IV 52.7 0.5 26.9 30.3 1.34 17.1 1.2 15.7
Bulk Concentrate V 47.4 0.5 25.4 31.2 1.44 14.5 1.1 15.2
2nd Cleaner Tail 10.9 0.1 1.56 35.8 0.38 0.2 0.3 0.9
Cleaner Scav Con 17.8 0.2 0.81 44.2 0.20 0.2 0.6 0.8
Rougher Tail I 1881.4 18.9 0.15 12.3 0.01 3.3 17.4 4.2
Rougher Tail II 1896.9 19.1 0.16 13.0 0.01 3.6 18.5 3.8
Rougher Tail III 1901.3 19.1 0.16 12.9 0.01 3.6 18.4 5.1
Rougher Tail IV 1884.2 18.9 0.15 12.4 0.01 3.3 17.5 3.4
Rougher Tail V 1906.9 19.2 0.19 12.6 0.01 4.3 18.0 4.7
FEED 9952 100.0 0.83 13.4 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0

117


CYCLE IV
Flotation Feed 1984.8 100.0 0.87 13.2 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1884.2 94.9 0.15 12.4 0.01 15.9 89.5 16.4
CYCLE V
Flotation Feed 1996.0 100.0 0.79 13.3 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1906.9 95.5 0.19 12.6 0.01 22.3 90.7 22.1
CYCLES IV and V
Flotation Feed 3980.8 100.0 0.83 13.2 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 3791.1 95.2 0.17 12.5 0.01 19.0 90.1 19.3

I 1965.4 -1.26 0.81 12.9 0.04 -4 -5 -10
II 1986.5 -0.20 0.86 13.6 0.04 3 2 -3
III 1990.9 0.02 0.83 13.5 0.04 0 1 -4
IV 1984.8 -0.28 0.87 13.2 0.05 4 -2 2
V 1996.0 0.28 0.79 13.3 0.05 -5 0 6
Total 1990.46 - 0.83 13.4 0.05 - - -
70
60
50
Mass
40
Cu
30
Mo
Variance (percent)
20 Fe
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
I II III IV V
Cycles
118


1 Rougher Feed 100.0 0.83 13.2 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0
2 Rougher Tail 95.2 0.17 12.5 0.01 19.0 90.1 19.3
4 1st Cleaner Feed 6.2 11.09 30.7 0.67 82.9 14.4 88.9
5 1st Cleaner Tail 3.1 0.66 29.7 0.15 2.5 7.1 10.2
8 Cleaner Scav Con 0.9 0.81 44.2 0.20 0.9 3.0 3.8
9 2nd Cleaner Tail 0.5 1.56 35.8 0.38 1.0 1.5 4.4
14 Final Tail 97.5 0.18 12.8 0.01 20.6 94.2 25.7
119
PROCEDURE: Perform a locked cycle test with regrind and two stages of dilution cleaning at pH 10.5.
FEED: 5 x 2 kg of Por Composite 1 ore ground to 258 µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 3

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 √ 24 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 5 0 1 4 9.9
Regrind 100 10 3.5 4 10.3
Cleaner 1 √ 0 0 32 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 32 1 3 10.5

120
KM1643-46

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT

121


2nd Cleaner Tail 5.6 0.1 1.83 26.1 0.35 0.2 0.7 0.2
Cleaner Scav Con 11.6 0.1 0.58 42.4 0.10 0.1 2.3 0.1
Rougher Tail I 1889.1 19.0 0.04 1.2 0.00 1.1 10.8 0.9
Rougher Tail II 1895.8 19.1 0.05 1.2 0.01 1.4 10.7 1.2
Rougher Tail III 1890.3 19.0 0.04 1.1 0.00 1.0 9.3 0.9
Rougher Tail IV 1885.4 19.0 0.05 1.1 0.00 1.3 9.5 0.9
Rougher Tail V 1889.8 19.0 0.05 1.1 0.00 1.3 9.5 0.9
FEED 9948 100.0 0.68 2.2 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0

122


CYCLE IV
Flotation Feed 1988.0 100.0 0.71 2.2 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1885.4 94.8 0.05 1.1 0.004 6.0 47.1 4.8
CYCLE V
Flotation Feed 1986.3 100.0 0.68 2.0 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1889.8 95.1 0.05 1.1 0.004 6.3 50.4 4.6
CYCLES IV and V
Flotation Feed 3974.3 100.0 0.70 2.1 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 3775.2 95.0 0.05 1.1 0.004 6.1 48.7 4.7

I 1981.7 -0.40 0.69 2.2 0.08 0 0 -1
II 1985.3 -0.22 0.67 2.0 0.08 -2 -6 -4
III 1989.8 0.01 0.65 2.1 0.08 -4 -4 2
IV 1988.0 -0.08 0.71 2.2 0.08 4 1 -1
V 1986.3 -0.17 0.68 2.0 0.08 0 -5 2
Total 1989.66 - 0.68 2.2 0.08 - - -
40
30
Mass
20 Cu
Mo
Variance (percent)
10 Fe
-10
-20
-30
-40
I II III IV V
Cycles
123


1 Rougher Feed 100.0 0.70 2.11 0.08 100.0 100.0 100.0
2 Rougher Tail 95.0 0.05 1.08 0.004 6.1 48.7 4.7
4 1st Cleaner Feed 5.9 11.3 23.8 1.34 95.1 66.5 97.3
5 1st Cleaner Tail 3.4 0.26 20.6 0.05 1.3 33.3 2.1
8 Cleaner Scav Con 0.6 0.58 42.4 0.10 0.5 11.8 0.7
9 2nd Cleaner Tail 0.3 1.83 26.1 0.35 0.7 3.5 1.2
14 Final Tail 97.8 0.05 1.51 0.01 6.9 70.2 6.1
124
PROCEDURE: Performa a one product locked cycle test with regrind and two stages of dilution cleaning.
FEED: 10 x 2 kg of MZ Composite 1 ore ground to 337 µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 3

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 √ 7 32 1 2 10.4
Rougher 2 10 1 4 10.3
Regrind 75 10 7 4 10.0
Cleaner 1 √ 2 0 32 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 0 0 24 1 3 10.5

125
KM1643-47

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Cleaner Tail 2 10 12 12 11 15

126


2nd Cleaner Tail 12.7 0.1 1.64 39.7 0.45 0.3 0.5 1.5
Cleaner Scav Con 10.2 0.1 0.92 45.5 0.33 0.1 0.4 0.9
Rougher Tail I 1889.3 19.0 0.18 9.64 0.01 4.8 17.6 6.0
Rougher Tail II 1890.7 19.1 0.19 9.32 0.01 4.9 17.0 4.5
Rougher Tail III 1880.9 19.0 0.17 9.16 0.01 4.4 16.6 5.5
Rougher Tail IV 1885.8 19.0 0.17 9.40 0.01 4.5 17.1 4.5
Rougher Tail V 1868.0 18.8 0.16 8.88 0.01 4.3 16.0 4.9
FEED 9920 100.0 0.72 10.4 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

127


CYCLE IV
Flotation Feed 1987.3 100.0 0.72 10.5 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1885.8 94.9 0.17 9.4 0.01 22.4 84.6 20.8
CYCLE V
Flotation Feed 1976.1 100.0 0.71 10.2 0.03 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1868.0 94.5 0.16 8.9 0.01 21.6 82.5 36.0
CYCLES IV and V
Flotation Feed 3963.4 100.0 0.72 10.4 0.03 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 3753.8 94.7 0.17 9.1 0.01 22.0 83.6 26.7

I 1968.2 -0.80 0.71 10.4 0.04 -2 -1 1
II 1983.3 -0.04 0.72 10.4 0.04 0 -1 0
III 1982.3 -0.09 0.72 10.3 0.04 0 -1 10
IV 1987.3 0.17 0.72 10.5 0.04 0 1 8
V 1976.1 -0.40 0.71 10.2 0.03 -1 -3 -31
Total 1984.02 - 0.72 10.4 0.04 - - -
35
30
25
Mass
20
Cu
15
Mo
Variance (percent)
10 Fe
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
I II III IV V
Cycles
128


1 Rougher Feed 100.0 0.72 10.4 0.03 100.0 100.0 100.0
2 Rougher Tail 94.7 0.17 9.14 0.01 22.0 83.6 26.7
4 1st Cleaner Feed 6.4 8.90 34.0 0.45 80.1 21.2 86.8
5 1st Cleaner Tail 3.0 0.50 30.2 0.18 2.1 8.7 15.7
8 Cleaner Scav Con 0.5 0.92 45.5 0.33 0.7 2.3 5.0
9 2nd Cleaner Tail 0.6 1.64 39.7 0.45 1.5 2.5 8.5
14 Final Tail 97.2 0.17 9.60 0.01 23.5 90.0 37.4
129
PURPOSE: Preliminary Rougher Flotation Rate Test.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product rougher rate test.
FEED: 2 kg VS Hi Mo 1 ground to a nominal 152µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 1

Lime SIPX 3302 MIBC Grind Cond. Float
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 300 4 16 2 1 10.0
Rougher 2 √ 4 8 1 2 10.0
Rougher 3 √ 8 8 1 2 10.0
Rougher 4 √ 10 7 8 1 2 10.0
Rougher 5 √ 14 8 1 1 10.0

Air Aspiration: Nitrogen Gas Water: 1000 ml
130
KM1643-48 VS Hi Mo 1

Bulk Rougher 1 17.7 0.9 8.20 34.5 0.38 46.8 1.7 1.7
Bulk Rougher 2 15.8 0.8 4.66 32.9 0.58 23.8 1.4 2.4
Bulk Rougher 3 20.0 1.0 1.70 32.7 0.70 11.0 1.8 3.6
Bulk Rougher 4 32.1 1.6 0.69 31.8 4.10 7.1 2.8 33.9
Bulk Rougher 5 13.3 0.7 0.34 23.6 8.50 1.5 0.8 29.1
Feed 2001 100 0.15 18.5 0.19 100.0 100.0 100.0

Product 1 18 0.9 8.20 34.5 0.38 46.8 1.7 1.7

Product 1 to 2 34 1.7 6.53 33.7 0.47 70.6 3.1 4.1
Product 1 to 3 54 2.7 4.72 33.4 0.56 81.6 4.8 7.7
Product 1 to 4 86 4.3 3.21 32.8 1.89 88.7 7.6 41.6
Product 1 to 5 99 4.9 2.83 31.5 2.78 90.2 8.4 70.6
Product 6 1902 95.1 0.02 17.8 0.06 9.8 91.6 29.4
Feed 2001 100 0.15 18.5 0.19 100.0 100.0 100.0

131
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product rougher rate test at pH 10.
FLOWSHEET: 1

Primary Grind 10 8.1
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 600 3 16 1 1 10.0
Rougher 2 √ 4 8 1 2 10.0
Rougher 3 √ 8 8 1 2 10.0
Rougher 4 √ 18 16 1 2 10.0
Rougher 5 √ 20 11 8 1 1 10.0

132

Bulk Rougher 1 32.7 1.6 13.8 32.7 1.07 46.4 4.0 9.1
Bulk Rougher 2 41.3 2.1 7.70 33.9 1.12 32.7 5.2 12.0
Bulk Rougher 3 35.5 1.8 1.97 31.5 2.30 7.2 4.1 21.2
Bulk Rougher 4 31.8 1.6 0.74 16.5 4.20 2.4 1.9 34.6
Bulk Rougher 5 39.8 2.0 0.23 30.1 0.78 0.9 4.4 8.0
Feed 2001 100 0.49 13.5 0.19 100.0 100.0 100.0

Product 1 33 1.6 13.8 32.7 1.07 46.4 4.0 9.1

Product 1 to 2 74 3.7 10.4 33.4 1.10 79.1 9.2 21.1
Product 1 to 3 110 5.5 7.7 32.8 1.49 86.3 13.3 42.2
Product 1 to 4 141 7.1 6.1 29.1 2.10 88.8 15.2 76.9
Product 1 to 5 181 9.1 4.8 29.3 1.81 89.7 19.7 84.9
Product 6 1820 90.9 0.1 11.9 0.03 10.3 80.3 15.1
Feed 2001 100 0.49 13.5 0.19 100.0 100.0 100.0

133
FLOWSHEET: 1

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 700 2 16 1 1 10.0
Rougher 2 √ 3 8 1 2 10.0
Rougher 3 √ 9 8 1 2 10.0
Rougher 4 √ 17 24 1 1 10.0

134

Bulk Rougher 1 49.3 2.5 16.2 31.6 1.38 76.5 9.4 27.0
Bulk Rougher 2 52.3 2.6 3.21 34.3 0.60 16.1 10.8 12.5
Bulk Rougher 3 31.2 1.6 0.78 20.8 0.72 2.3 3.9 8.9
Bulk Rougher 4 15.1 0.8 0.31 16.2 4.70 0.4 1.5 28.2
Feed 1987 100 0.53 8.3 0.13 100.0 100.0 100.0

Product 1 49 2.5 16.2 31.6 1.38 76.5 9.4 27.0

Product 1 to 2 102 5.1 9.5 33.0 0.98 92.6 20.2 39.5
Product 1 to 3 133 6.7 7.5 30.1 0.92 95.0 24.2 48.4
Product 1 to 4 148 7.4 6.7 28.7 1.30 95.4 25.6 76.6
Product 6 1839 92.6 0.0 6.7 0.03 4.6 74.4 23.4
Feed 1987 100 0.53 8.3 0.13 100.0 100.0 100.0

135
FEED: 2 kg Hi Mo Med Cu 1 ground to a nominal 143µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 1

Primary Grind 8 8.8
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 250 0 16 1 1 10.0
Rougher 2 √ 2 16 1 2 10.0
Rougher 3 √ 5 8 1 2 10.0
Rougher 4 √ 18 24 1 2 10.0

136
KM1643-51 VS Hi Mo Med Cu 1

Bulk Rougher 1 36.6 1.8 20.4 19.7 7.20 45.5 12.7 87.9
Bulk Rougher 2 74.3 3.7 11.00 35.7 0.19 49.8 46.9 4.7
Bulk Rougher 3 17.0 0.8 1.92 28.3 0.15 2.0 8.5 0.9
Bulk Rougher 4 12.1 0.6 0.81 17.0 1.00 0.6 3.6 4.0
Feed 2001 100 0.82 2.8 0.15 100.0 100.0 100.0

Product 1 37 1.8 20.4 19.7 7.20 45.5 12.7 87.9

Product 1 to 2 111 5.5 14.1 30.4 2.50 95.3 59.6 92.6
Product 1 to 3 128 6.4 12.5 30.1 2.19 97.2 68.1 93.5
Product 1 to 4 140 7.0 11.5 29.0 2.09 97.8 71.7 97.5
Product 6 1861 93.0 0.0 0.9 0.00 2.2 28.3 2.5
Feed 2001 100 0.82 2.8 0.15 100.0 100.0 100.0

137
FEED: 2 kg Hi Mo Med Cu 2 ground to a nominal 158µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 1

Primary Grind 9 7.9
BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 750 0 16 1 1 10.0
Rougher 2 √ 3 16 1 2 10.0
Rougher 3 √ 8 8 1 2 10.0
Rougher 4 √ 18 16 1 1 10.0
Rougher 5 √ 20 8 1 1 10.0

138

Bulk Rougher 1 20.6 1.0 11.3 13.5 18.20 25.3 1.5 74.1
Bulk Rougher 2 72.9 3.7 8.20 33.7 0.36 64.9 13.7 5.2
Bulk Rougher 3 45.1 2.3 0.81 32.0 0.20 4.0 8.0 1.8
Bulk Rougher 4 22.7 1.1 0.35 24.4 1.78 0.9 3.1 8.0
Bulk Rougher 5 21.7 1.1 0.27 24.1 1.56 0.6 2.9 6.7
Feed 1989 100 0.46 9.0 0.25 100.0 100.0 100.0

Product 1 21 1.0 11.3 13.5 18.20 25.3 1.5 74.1

Product 1 to 2 94 4.7 8.9 29.2 4.29 90.2 15.2 79.3
Product 1 to 3 139 7.0 6.3 30.1 2.96 94.2 23.3 81.0
Product 1 to 4 161 8.1 5.4 29.3 2.79 95.0 26.4 89.0
Product 1 to 5 183 9.2 4.8 28.7 2.65 95.7 29.3 95.7
Product 6 1806 90.8 0.0 7.0 0.01 4.3 70.7 4.3
Feed 1989 100 0.46 9.0 0.25 100.0 100.0 100.0

139
PURPOSE: Preliminary Cleaner Rate Test.
PROCEDURE: Perform a cleaning test at pH 10 in the bulk rougher circuit. The bulk rougher concentrate is
reground and dilution cleaned twice at pH 10.5.
FEED: 2 kg Por Hi Mo composite ore ground to a nominal 129µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 360 24 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 5 16 1 4 10.0
Regrind 100 10 3.5 5 9.8
Cleaner 1 √ 0 0 24 1 4 10.5
Cleaner 2 √ 0 0 24 1 3 10.5
Flotation Data Rougher Grinding Data Primary Grind Regrind

Flotation Machine: D2A Mill: M3-Mild RM3-Mild
Cell Size in liters: 4.4 Charge/Material: 20 kg-Mild 6 kg-Steel
140
KM1643-53 Por Hi Mo Composite 1


Feed 1636 100 0.44 2.04 0.064 100.0 100.0 100.0
KM1643-53 Por Hi Mo Composite 1


Product 1 24 1.5 27.2 25.0 4.00 91.6 17.9 92.4

Product 1 to 2 28 1.7 23.9 24.9 3.56 92.4 20.5 94.5
Product 1 to 3 35 2.2 18.8 27.3 2.82 92.9 28.8 95.4
Product 1 to 4 67 4.1 10.0 21.3 1.50 93.8 42.7 97.0
Product 5 1569 95.9 0.03 1.2 0.002 6.2 57.3 3.0
Feed 1636 100 0.44 2.04 0.06 100.0 100.0 100.0

141
PURPOSE: Preliminary Batch Cleaner Test on VS Hi Mo 1 Ore.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product batch cleaner test with regrind and two stages of dilution cleaning.
FEED: 2 kg VS Hi Mo 1 composite ore ground to a nominal 152 µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 √ 7 32 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 √ 10 16 1 4 10.0
Regrind 10 3 8.5
Cleaner 1 120 0 0 16 1 3 10.4

Cleaner 2 0 0 16 1 2 10.0

142
KM1643-54 VS Hi Mo Composite 1

Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 54.1 2.7 0.30 22.00 0.40 5.3 3.5 4.9
Feed 2004 100 0.15 16.86 0.221 100.0 100.0 100.0

Product 1 30 1.5 7.7 30.6 8.00 75.5 2.7 54.8

Product 1 to 2 39 1.9 6.4 29.3 6.67 79.6 3.3 58.2
Product 1 to 3 45 2.3 5.5 29.9 6.16 81.2 4.0 63.2
Product 1 to 4 100 5.0 2.7 25.6 3.03 86.4 7.5 68.1
Product 5 1904 95.0 0.02 16.4 0.074 13.6 92.5 31.9
Feed 2004 100 0.15 16.86 0.22 100.0 100.0 100.0

143
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product cleaner test with regrind and two stages of dilution cleaning.
FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 √ 7 40 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 √ 15 16 1 5 10.0
Regrind 10 4 8.5
Cleaner 1 160 0 0 16 1 4 10.0

Cleaner 2 0 0 16 1 2 10.0

144

Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 91.1 4.6 0.45 20.0 0.32 4.6 7.5 7.6
Feed 2000 100 0.45 12.11 0.191 100.0 100.0 100.0

Product 1 51 2.6 12.9 27.6 4.90 73.2 5.8 65.5

Product 1 to 2 68 3.4 10.3 27.6 4.03 77.9 7.8 72.0
Product 1 to 3 82 4.1 8.9 28.0 3.53 81.2 9.5 75.7
Product 1 to 4 173 8.7 4.5 23.8 1.84 85.8 17.0 83.3
Product 5 1827 91.3 0.07 11.0 0.035 14.2 83.0 16.7
Feed 2000 100 0.45 12.11 0.19 100.0 100.0 100.0

145
FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 √ 7 32 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 √ 10 24 1 4 10.0
Regrind 10 4
Cleaner 1 170 0 0 24 1 4 10.0

Cleaner 2 0 0 16 1 2 10.0

146

Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 82.7 4.2 0.43 14.7 0.20 3.5 7.4 6.6
Feed 1984 100 0.51 8.24 0.126 100.0 100.0 100.0

Product 1 51 2.5 17.4 31.3 3.73 86.6 9.7 75.3

Product 1 to 2 61 3.1 14.9 31.4 3.37 89.0 11.6 81.5
Product 1 to 3 71 3.6 13.1 31.7 3.03 90.7 13.7 85.3
Product 1 to 4 153 7.7 6.2 22.5 1.50 94.2 21.1 92.0
Product 5 1831 92.3 0.03 7.0 0.011 5.8 78.9 8.0
Feed 1984 100 0.51 8.24 0.13 100.0 100.0 100.0

147
PURPOSE: Preliminary Batch Cleaner Test on Hi Mo Med Composite 1 Ore.
FEED: 2 kg Hi Mo Med composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 143 µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 √ 7 40 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 √ 10 24 1 4 10.0
Regrind 4
Cleaner 1 160 0 0 24 1 4 10.1

Cleaner 2 0 0 32 1 2 10.0

148
KM1643-57 VS Hi Mo Med Cu Composite 1


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 62.7 3.1 0.27 11.3 0.05 1.1 15.1 0.9
Feed 1999 100 0.75 2.35 0.177 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 59 2.9 23.8 26.3 5.30 93.3 32.9 88.3

Product 1 to 2 78 3.9 18.7 28.2 4.36 96.7 46.6 95.9
Product 1 to 3 90 4.5 16.2 29.8 3.78 97.1 57.1 96.5
Product 1 to 4 153 7.6 9.6 22.2 2.25 98.3 72.1 97.4
Product 5 1846 92.4 0.01 0.7 0.005 1.7 27.9 2.6
Feed 1999 100 0.75 2.35 0.18 100.0 100.0 100.0

149
PURPOSE: Preliminary Batch Cleaner Test on Hi Mo Med Composite 2 Ore.
FEED: 2 kg Hi Mo Med composite 2 ore ground to a nominal 158 µm K80.
FLOWSHEET: 2

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 √ 7 32 1 2 10.0
Rougher 2 √ 10 24 1 4 10.0
Regrind 10 4
Cleaner 1 180 0 0 1 3 10.0

Cleaner 2 0 0 24 1 2 10.0

150


Bulk Clnr Scav Tl 84.0 4.2 0.31 16.0 0.10 2.9 8.1 1.8
Feed 1994 100 0.46 8.28 0.230 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 54 2.7 14.7 26.4 7.80 87.3 8.7 92.4

Product 1 to 2 71 3.6 11.6 27.6 6.14 90.5 11.9 95.7
Product 1 to 3 80 4.0 10.4 28.4 5.51 91.7 13.8 96.6
Product 1 to 4 164 8.2 5.3 22.1 2.74 94.6 22.0 98.4
Product 5 1830 91.8 0.03 7.0 0.004 5.4 78.0 1.6
Feed 1994 100 0.46 8.28 0.23 100.0 100.0 100.0

151
PURPOSE: To Repeat Test 23 Conditions of Coarse Grind.
PROCEDURE: Perform a one product locked cycle test with regrind and two stages of dilution cleaning.
FEED: 5 x 2 kg MZ composite 1 ore ground to a nominal 254µm K80.

FLOWSHEET: 3

BULK CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 10 24 1 2 10.5
Rougher 2 10 16 1 4 10.5
Regrind 200 10 7 4 10.9
Cleaner 1 0 0 0 32 1 4 10.6
Cleaner 2 √ 0 0 32 1 3 10.5

152
KM1643-59

I II III IV V
BULK CIRCUIT
Copper Concentrate 49 46 46 45 45

153


2nd Cleaner Tail 8.7 0.1 1.94 35.6 0.52 0.2 0.3 1.0
Cleaner Scav Con 22.1 0.2 0.77 35.3 0.20 0.2 0.8 1.0
Rougher Tail I 1862.5 18.7 0.08 8.90 0.01 2.0 16.7 3.8
Rougher Tail II 1845.9 18.6 0.07 8.60 0.01 1.8 16.0 2.9
Rougher Tail III 1851.9 18.6 0.08 9.20 0.01 1.9 17.2 4.6
Rougher Tail IV 1858.3 18.7 0.07 8.30 0.01 1.9 15.6 3.4
Rougher Tail V 1860.3 18.7 0.08 8.70 0.01 1.9 16.3 3.0
FEED 9948 100.0 0.74 10.0 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0

154


CYCLE IV
Flotation Feed 1993.0 100.0 0.73 9.6 0.05 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1858.3 93.2 0.07 8.3 0.01 9.4 80.4 16.4
CYCLE V
Flotation Feed 1985.5 100.0 0.73 9.9 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 1860.3 93.7 0.08 8.7 0.01 9.6 82.6 14.9
CYCLES IV and V
Flotation Feed 3978.5 100.0 0.73 9.7 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0
Rougher Tail 3718.6 93.5 0.07 8.5 0.01 9.5 81.5 15.7

I 1966.7 -1.15 0.72 9.8 0.04 -4 -3 -10
II 1985.2 -0.22 0.75 9.8 0.04 1 -2 -11
III 1986.7 -0.14 0.76 10.4 0.05 2 4 8
IV 1993.0 0.17 0.73 9.6 0.05 -1 -3 3
V 1985.5 -0.21 0.73 9.9 0.04 -1 -1 -1
Total 1989.58 - 0.74 10.0 0.04 - - -
35
30
25
Mass
20
Cu
15
Mo
Variance (percent)
10 Fe
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
I II III IV V
Cycles
155


1 Rougher Feed 100.0 0.73 9.7 0.04 100.0 100.0 100.0
2 Rougher Tail 93.5 0.07 8.50 0.01 9.5 81.5 15.7
4 1st Cleaner Feed 8.1 8.40 29.1 0.52 92.8 24.1 94.4
5 1st Cleaner Tail 5.3 0.45 27.8 0.12 3.2 15.1 14.7
8 Cleaner Scav Con 1.1 0.77 35.3 0.20 1.2 4.0 5.0
9 2nd Cleaner Tail 0.4 1.94 35.6 0.52 1.2 1.6 5.1
14 Final Tail 97.6 0.09 9.24 0.01 11.6 92.5 25.4
156
PURPOSE: Investigate the Effect of Regrind.
PROCEDURE: Perform a batch cleaner test using NaHS as depressant under N2 conditions.
FEED: 1000 g (wet and POR bulk concentrate composite 1).
FLOWSHEET: 2

Fuel Oil NaHS MIBC Grind Cond. Float
Primary Grind 8.5
MOLY CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 20 1000 5 3 9.6
Regrind 20 3 8.2
Cleaner 1 1250 15 3 2 9.9

Cleaner 2 1250 15 2 3 10.0
Cleaner 3 2000 15 2 1 9.9
Flotation Data Rougher Cleaner Grinding Data Regrind

Flotation Machine: D12 D12 Mill: M2-Mild
Cell Size in liters: 4.4 2.2 Charge/Material: 8 kg-Mild
Air Aspiration: Nitrogen Gas Water: estimated
157
KM1643-60 Poryphyry Composite 1


Mo Concentrate 51.3 4.9 0.66 0.79 55.2 0.1 0.1 76.9

Cu Concentrate 817.8 77.3 29.9 30.5 0.10 82.0 83.0 2.3
Feed 1058 100.0 28.2 28.4 3.48 100.0 100.0 100.0
KM1643-60 Poryphyry Composite 1


Product 1 51.3 4.9 0.66 0.79 55.2 0.1 0.1 76.9

Product 1 to 2 71.3 6.7 2.63 2.98 48.5 0.6 0.7 93.9
Product 1 to 3 96.4 9.1 9.55 9.31 36.3 3.1 3.0 95.1
Product 1 to 4 239.7 22.7 22.4 21.3 15.0 18.0 17.0 97.7
Product 6 817.8 77 29.9 30.5 0.10 82.0 83.0 2.3
Feed 1058 100.0 28.2 28.4 3.48 100.0 100.0 100.0

158
FEED: 1000 g (wet and MZ bulk concentrate composite 1).
FLOWSHEET: 2

Primary Grind 8.4
MOLY CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 20 750 15 5 3 9.9
Regrind 20 2
Cleaner 1 1750 20 30 3 4 9.8

Cleaner 2 2500 20 30 3 3 10.0
Cleaner 3 1250 20 3 1 10.1
Flotation Data Rougher Clnr 3 Grinding Data Regrind

159


Mo Concentrate 25.5 2.2 0.68 1.53 52.3 0.1 0.2 85.6

Cu Concentrate 1079.9 94.0 27.4 21.2 0.04 96.6 96.3 2.7
Feed 1148 100.0 26.7 20.7 1.36 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 25.5 2.2 0.68 1.53 52.3 0.1 0.2 85.6

Product 1 to 2 28.7 2.5 1.09 2.32 49.9 0.1 0.3 91.9
Product 1 to 3 32.7 2.8 3.24 4.76 44.6 0.3 0.7 93.7
Product 1 to 4 68.5 6.0 15.4 12.9 22.1 3.4 3.7 97.3
Product 6 1079.9 94 27.4 21.2 0.04 96.6 96.3 2.7
Feed 1148 100.0 26.7 20.7 1.36 100.0 100.0 100.0

160
FEED: 1000 g (wet and Skarn bulk concentrate composite 1).
FLOWSHEET: 2

Fuel Oil NaHS MIBC Grind Cond. Float
Primary Grind 8.4
MOLY CIRCUIT:
Rougher 1 20 1500 15 5 3 10.0
Regrind 20 2 8.5
Cleaner 1 1500 30 3 4 9.7

Cleaner 2 3000 30 3 3 10.1
Cleaner 3 1000 15 3 1 10.1
Flotation Data Rougher Clnr 3 Grinding Data Regrind

161


Mo Concentrate 26.1 2.5 0.58 0.76 50.8 0.0 0.1 85.0

Cu Concentrate 986.5 93.1 30.7 31.0 0.04 96.7 95.8 2.8
Feed 1060 100.0 29.5 30.1 1.47 100.0 100.0 100.0


Product 1 26.1 2.5 0.58 0.76 50.8 0.05 0.1 85.0

Product 1 to 2 30.2 2.8 0.85 1.87 47.4 0.1 0.2 91.8
Product 1 to 3 36.1 3.4 3.11 6.01 40.6 0.4 0.7 94.0
Product 1 to 4 73.5 6.9 13.9 18.2 20.6 3.3 4.2 97.2
Product 6 986.5 93 30.7 31.0 0.04 96.7 95.8 2.8
Feed 1060 100.0 29.5 30.1 1.47 100.0 100.0 100.0

APPENDIX III – KM1643
SIZING DATA
INDEX
TABLE µm K80 PAGE
BOND GRINDABILITY TESTS
III-1 KM1643 Porphyry Composite 1 1
III-2 KM1643 Mixed Zone Composite 1 7
III-3 KM1643 Skarn Composite 1 12
GRIND CALIBRATIONS
III-4 Porphyry Composite 1 – 5 Minute Grind Calibration 258 17
III-7 Mixed Zone Composite 1 – 5 Minute Grind Calibration 270 20
III-8 Mixed Zone Composite 1 – 8 Minute Grind Calibration 178 21
III-9 Mixed Zone Composite 1 – 9.5 Minute Grind Calibration 148 22
III-10 Skarn Composite 1 – 5 Minute Grind Calibration 241 23
III-11 Skarn Composite 1 – 8 Minute Grind Calibration 155 24
III-12 VS Hi Mo Composite 1 – 9 Minute Grind Calibration 167 25
III-13 VS Hi Mo Composite 1 – 9.5 Minute Grind Calibration 152 26
III-16 VS Hi Mo Composite 3 – 7.5 Minute Grind Calibration 141 29
III-18 Hi Mo Med Cu Composite 1 – 8 Minute Grind Calibration 143 31

PRODUCT SIZING
III-21 KM1643-07 Bulk Regrind Discharge 40 34
III-35 KM1643 24-27 Bulk Concentrate Composite 47 48
III-36 KM1643 28-29, 31-33 Bulk Concentrate Composite 40 49
III-37 KM1643 34, 36-38 Bulk Concentrate Composite 47 50
III-41 KM1643-47 Bulk Rougher Tail IV+V Composite 337 54

III-43 KM1643-53 Bulk Rougher Tail 129 56
III-47 KM1643-57 Bulk 1st Cleaner Tail 49 60
III-50 KM1643-59 Bulk Rougher Tail 254 63

1
TABLE III-1A
BOND GRINDABILITY TEST
KM1643 Porphyry Composite 1
Weight of 700 ml Sample : 1240.9 g. Aperture Test Sieve : 106µm

1/3.5 of Sample Weight : 354.5 g. Percent Undersize : 20.3%
Cycle Weight of Number of Weight of Undersize

New Feed Revolutions Product Feed Net Product Net / Rev
1 1240.9 100 360.2 251.9 108.3 1.08

2 360.2 260 483.4 73.1 410.3 1.58
3 483.4 162 365.5 98.1 267.4 1.65
4 365.5 170 365.0 74.2 290.8 1.71
5 365.0 164 356.8 74.1 282.7 1.72
6 356.8 164 361.1 72.4 288.7 1.76
7 361.1 160 357.5 73.3 284.2 1.78
8 357.5 158 343.8 72.6 271.2 1.71
BOND'S WORK INDEX FORMULA
Wi = 44.5 / (Pi^.23 x Gbp^.82 x (10/√P - 10/√F))
Pi = Sieve Size Tested 106 µm

Gbp = Net undersize produced per revolution of mill. 1.75 g.
P = 80% Passing size of test product. 87 µm
F = 80% Passing size of test feed. 1091 µm
WORK INDEX (Wi)

12.5 kWh/ton
13.8 kWh/tonne
NB: Gbp = Average of last 3 Net/Rev Cycles

2
TABLE III-1B
BOND SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643 Porphyry Composite 1 - Feed 1
Product Particle Size Weight Cumulative

µm % Retained % Passing
7 Mesh 2800 0.00 100.0

8 Mesh 2360 0.06 99.9
9 Mesh 2000 0.23 99.7
10 Mesh 1700 2.04 97.7
12 Mesh 1400 7.88 89.8
14 Mesh 1180 7.94 81.8
20 Mesh 850 15.94 65.9
28 Mesh 600 13.54 52.4
35 Mesh 425 9.63 42.7
48 Mesh 300 7.59 35.1
65 Mesh 212 6.48 28.7
100 Mesh 150 5.37 23.3
150 Mesh 106 4.50 18.8
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =1140µm
0
0 Particle Size Distribution Plot
100
Cumulative Percent Passing
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
10 100 1000 10000
Particle Size (microns)
3
TABLE III-1C

7 Mesh 2800 0.00 100.0

8 Mesh 2360 0.06 99.9
9 Mesh 2000 0.30 99.6
10 Mesh 1700 1.77 97.9
12 Mesh 1400 6.40 91.5
14 Mesh 1180 7.26 84.2
20 Mesh 850 15.43 68.8
28 Mesh 600 13.41 55.4
35 Mesh 425 9.70 45.7
48 Mesh 300 7.87 37.8
65 Mesh 212 6.77 31.0
100 Mesh 150 5.67 25.4
150 Mesh 106 4.88 20.5
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =1086µm
0
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
10 100 1000 10000
4
TABLE III-1D

8 Mesh 2360 0.00 100.0

9 Mesh 2000 0.19 99.8
10 Mesh 1700 1.94 97.9
12 Mesh 1400 6.46 91.4
14 Mesh 1180 7.50 83.9
20 Mesh 850 15.90 68.0
28 Mesh 600 13.19 54.8
35 Mesh 425 9.63 45.2
48 Mesh 300 7.76 37.4
65 Mesh 212 6.66 30.8
100 Mesh 150 5.69 25.1
150 Mesh 106 4.91 20.2
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =1095µm
0
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
10 100 1000 10000
5
TABLE III-1E
KM1643 Porphyry Composite 1 - Feed Average

7 Mesh 2800 0.00 100.0

8 Mesh 2360 0.03 100.0
9 Mesh 2000 0.25 99.7
10 Mesh 1700 1.85 97.9
12 Mesh 1400 6.43 91.4
14 Mesh 1180 7.37 84.1
20 Mesh 850 15.66 68.4
28 Mesh 600 13.30 55.1
35 Mesh 425 9.66 45.4
48 Mesh 300 7.81 37.6
65 Mesh 212 6.71 30.9
100 Mesh 150 5.68 25.2
150 Mesh 106 4.89 20.3
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =1091µm
0
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
10 100 1000 10000
6
TABLE III-1F
KM1643 Porphyry Composite 1 - Cycle 8 Undersize

150 Mesh 106 0.00 100.0

170 Mesh 90 17.25 82.8
200 Mesh 75 12.17 70.6
270 Mesh 53 20.42 50.2
325 Mesh 45 8.33 41.8
400 Mesh 38 3.83 38.0
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =87µm
0
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
10 100 1000
7
TABLE III-2A
KM1643 Mixed Zone Composite 1

1/3.5 of Sample Weight : 397.9 g. Percent Undersize : 20%

1 1392.5 100 401.9 278.5 123.4 1.23

2 401.9 257 489.4 80.4 409.0 1.59
3 489.4 189 421.2 97.9 323.3 1.71
4 421.2 183 409.1 84.2 324.9 1.77
5 409.1 178 384.2 81.8 302.4 1.70
6 384.2 189 411.8 76.8 335.0 1.77
7 411.8 178 384.3 82.4 301.9 1.70
Wi = 44.5 / (Pi^.23 x Gbp^.82 x (10/√P - 10/√F))

WORK INDEX (Wi)

12.4 kWh/ton
13.6 kWh/tonne

8
TABLE III-2B
KM1643 Mixed Zone Composite 1 - Feed 1

7 Mesh 2800 0.00 100.0

8 Mesh 2360 0.30 99.7
9 Mesh 2000 0.60 99.1
10 Mesh 1700 3.28 95.8
12 Mesh 1400 7.74 88.1
14 Mesh 1180 7.30 80.8
20 Mesh 850 17.20 63.6
28 Mesh 600 13.25 50.3
35 Mesh 425 9.16 41.2
48 Mesh 300 7.30 33.9
65 Mesh 212 6.11 27.8
100 Mesh 150 4.91 22.9
150 Mesh 106 4.02 18.8
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =1164µm
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TABLE III-2C
KM1643 Mixed Zone Composite 1 - Feed 2

7 Mesh 2800 0.00 100.0

8 Mesh 2360 0.12 99.9
9 Mesh 2000 0.49 99.4
10 Mesh 1700 3.11 96.3
12 Mesh 1400 7.26 89.0
14 Mesh 1180 7.20 81.8
20 Mesh 850 15.38 66.4
28 Mesh 600 12.69 53.8
35 Mesh 425 9.21 44.5
48 Mesh 300 7.50 37.0
65 Mesh 212 6.41 30.6
100 Mesh 150 5.31 25.3
150 Mesh 106 4.39 20.9
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =1139µm
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10
TABLE III-2D
KM1643 Mixed Zone Composite 1 - Feed Average

7 Mesh 2800 0.00 100.0

8 Mesh 2360 0.20 99.8
9 Mesh 2000 0.54 99.3
10 Mesh 1700 3.19 96.1
12 Mesh 1400 7.48 88.6
14 Mesh 1180 7.24 81.4
20 Mesh 850 16.20 65.2
28 Mesh 600 12.94 52.2
35 Mesh 425 9.19 43.0
48 Mesh 300 7.41 35.6
65 Mesh 212 6.27 29.3
100 Mesh 150 5.13 24.2
150 Mesh 106 4.23 20.0
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =1151µm
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TABLE III-2E
KM1643 Mixed Zone Composite 1 - Cycle 7 Undersize

150 Mesh 106 0.00 100.0

170 Mesh 90 16.70 83.3
200 Mesh 75 10.90 72.4
270 Mesh 53 18.60 53.8
325 Mesh 45 7.90 45.9
400 Mesh 38 4.00 41.9
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =85µm
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TABLE III-3A
KM1643 Skarn Composite 1

1/3.5 of Sample Weight : 457.8 g. Percent Undersize : 23.1%

1 1602.4 100 517.9 370.2 147.7 1.48

2 517.9 229 542.0 119.6 422.4 1.85
3 542.0 180 451.3 125.2 326.1 1.81
4 451.3 195 463.9 104.3 359.6 1.84
5 463.9 191 457.0 107.2 349.8 1.84
6 457.0 192 459.8 105.6 354.2 1.85
Wi = 44.5 / (Pi^.23 x Gbp^.82 x (10/√P - 10/√F))

WORK INDEX (Wi)

11.8 kWh/ton
13.0 kWh/tonne

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TABLE III-3B
KM1643 Skarn Composite 1 - Feed 1

7 Mesh 2800 0.00 100.0

8 Mesh 2360 0.07 99.9
9 Mesh 2000 0.28 99.7
10 Mesh 1700 2.09 97.6
12 Mesh 1400 6.42 91.1
14 Mesh 1180 6.21 84.9
20 Mesh 850 14.57 70.4
28 Mesh 600 13.46 56.9
35 Mesh 425 9.83 47.1
48 Mesh 300 7.88 39.2
65 Mesh 212 6.62 32.6
100 Mesh 150 5.37 27.2
150 Mesh 106 4.39 22.8
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =1063µm
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TABLE III-3C
KM1643 Skarn Composite 1 - Feed 2

7 Mesh 2800 0.00 100.0

8 Mesh 2360 0.10 99.9
9 Mesh 2000 0.29 99.6
10 Mesh 1700 2.14 97.5
12 Mesh 1400 5.93 91.5
14 Mesh 1180 5.54 86.0
20 Mesh 850 14.69 71.3
28 Mesh 600 13.42 57.9
35 Mesh 425 9.92 48.0
48 Mesh 300 7.98 40.0
65 Mesh 212 6.61 33.4
100 Mesh 150 5.54 27.8
150 Mesh 106 4.38 23.4
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =1040µm
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TABLE III-3D
KM1643 Skarn Composite 1 - Feed Average

7 Mesh 2800 0.00 100.0

8 Mesh 2360 0.08 99.9
9 Mesh 2000 0.28 99.6
10 Mesh 1700 2.11 97.5
12 Mesh 1400 6.21 91.3
14 Mesh 1180 5.93 85.4
20 Mesh 850 14.62 70.8
28 Mesh 600 13.44 57.3
35 Mesh 425 9.87 47.4
48 Mesh 300 7.92 39.5
65 Mesh 212 6.62 32.9
100 Mesh 150 5.44 27.5
150 Mesh 106 4.39 23.1
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =1053µm
0
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TABLE III-3E
KM1643 Skarn Composite 1 - Cycle 6 Undersize

150 Mesh 106 0.00 100.0

170 Mesh 90 16.01 84.0
200 Mesh 75 10.34 73.6
270 Mesh 53 17.82 55.8
325 Mesh 45 7.88 47.9
400 Mesh 38 3.94 44.0
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =84µm
0
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TABLE III-4
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643 Porphyry Composite 1 - 5 Minute Grind Calibration

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 11.90 88.1
65 Mesh 212 17.56 70.5
100 Mesh 150 13.49 57.0
150 Mesh 106 11.41 45.6
200 Mesh 75 10.42 35.2
270 Mesh 53 9.42 25.8
400 Mesh 38 6.15 19.6
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =258µm
Note: 5 min. grind calibration using 2 kg. Ore, 1000 ml water and
20 kg. of Mild Steel rods in Mill: M3
Particle Size Distribution Plot
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TABLE III-5
SCREEN ANALYSIS

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 0.40 99.6
65 Mesh 212 8.58 91.0
100 Mesh 150 16.67 74.4
150 Mesh 106 15.87 58.5
200 Mesh 75 12.38 46.1
270 Mesh 53 12.08 34.0
400 Mesh 38 8.08 25.9
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =170µm
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TABLE III-6
CYCLOSIZING ANALYSIS
Product Size (µm) Weight Cumulative

Limiting Effective % Retained % Passing
35 Mesh 425 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 300 0.10 99.9
65 Mesh 212 212 3.80 96.1
100 Mesh 150 150 15.58 80.5
150 Mesh 106 106 17.18 63.3
200 Mesh 75 75 14.69 48.7
270 Mesh 53 53 12.19 36.5
Cyclone 1 45 47 2.60 33.9
Cyclone 2 31 33 6.39 27.5
Cyclone 3 22 23 6.89 20.6
Cyclone 4 15 16 5.09 15.5
Cyclone 5 12 12 2.80 12.7
Total 100.00 **
Operating Conditions Measured Factor

Temperature (°C) 12.75 1.095
Specific Gravity 2.72 0.991
Flow Rate (mm) 180 1.012
Elutriation Time (min) 20 0.955
Overall Factor 1.049
K80 Size (microns) 149
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20
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TABLE III-7
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643 Mixed Zone Composite 1 - 5 Minute Grind Calibration

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 14.00 86.0
65 Mesh 212 18.17 67.8
100 Mesh 150 12.71 55.1
150 Mesh 106 10.82 44.3
200 Mesh 75 8.24 36.0
270 Mesh 53 8.24 27.8
400 Mesh 38 6.26 21.5
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =270µm
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90
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60
50
40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-8
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643 Mixed Zone Composite 1 - 8 Minute Grind Calibration

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 0.50 99.5
65 Mesh 212 9.58 89.9
100 Mesh 150 18.56 71.4
150 Mesh 106 14.97 56.4
200 Mesh 75 11.98 44.4
270 Mesh 53 10.18 34.2
400 Mesh 38 7.88 26.3
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =178µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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22
TABLE III-9
KM1643 Mixed Zone Composite 1 - 9.5 Minute Grind Calibration

35 Mesh 425 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 300 0.10 99.9
65 Mesh 212 212 3.50 96.4
100 Mesh 150 150 15.68 80.7
150 Mesh 106 106 17.08 63.6
200 Mesh 75 75 13.59 50.0
270 Mesh 53 53 11.69 38.4
Cyclone 1 45 44 4.40 34.0
Cyclone 2 31 30 6.59 27.4
Cyclone 3 22 21 6.89 20.5
Cyclone 4 15 15 5.00 15.5
Cyclone 5 12 12 2.80 12.7
Total 100.00 **

Note: 9.5 min. grind calibration using 2 kg. Ore, 1000 ml water and
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TABLE III-10
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643 Skarn Composite 1 - 5 Minute Grind Calibration

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 8.49 91.5
65 Mesh 212 17.68 73.8
100 Mesh 150 14.09 59.7
150 Mesh 106 10.29 49.5
200 Mesh 75 8.79 40.7
270 Mesh 53 8.09 32.6
400 Mesh 38 6.69 25.9
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =241µm
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
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TABLE III-11
KM1643 Skarn Composite 1 - 8 Minute Grind Calibration

48 Mesh 300 300 0.00 100.0

65 Mesh 212 212 5.49 94.5
100 Mesh 150 150 15.88 78.6
150 Mesh 106 106 16.18 62.4
200 Mesh 75 75 11.29 51.1
270 Mesh 53 53 10.99 40.2
Cyclone 1 45 39 6.39 33.8
Cyclone 2 31 28 7.19 26.6
Cyclone 3 22 19 7.69 18.9
Cyclone 4 15 13 5.39 13.5
Cyclone 5 12 10 2.80 10.7
Total 100.00 **

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80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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25
TABLE III-12
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643 VSHiMo Composite 1 - 9 Minute Grind Calibration

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 0.10 99.9
65 Mesh 212 5.90 94.0
100 Mesh 150 19.44 74.6
150 Mesh 106 18.09 56.5
200 Mesh 75 14.31 42.2
270 Mesh 53 11.61 30.6
400 Mesh 38 8.80 21.8
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =167µm
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80
70
60
50
40
30
20
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TABLE III-13
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643 VSHiMo Composite 1 - 9.5 Minute Grind Calibration

48 Mesh 300 0.00 100.0

65 Mesh 212 3.50 96.5
100 Mesh 150 17.18 79.3
150 Mesh 106 19.78 59.5
200 Mesh 75 13.89 45.7
270 Mesh 53 12.39 33.3
400 Mesh 38 8.79 24.5
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =152µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-14
SCREEN ANALYSIS

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 0.30 99.7
65 Mesh 212 9.02 90.7
100 Mesh 150 17.34 73.3
150 Mesh 106 15.06 58.3
200 Mesh 75 11.60 46.7
270 Mesh 53 10.31 36.4
400 Mesh 38 7.93 28.4
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =173µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-15
SCREEN ANALYSIS

48 Mesh 300 0.00 100.0

65 Mesh 212 4.20 95.8
100 Mesh 150 15.40 80.4
150 Mesh 106 16.90 63.5
200 Mesh 75 13.20 50.3
270 Mesh 53 11.40 38.9
400 Mesh 38 8.60 30.3
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =149µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-16
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643 VSHiMo Composite 3 - 7.5 Minute Grind Calibration

48 Mesh 300 0.00 100.0

65 Mesh 212 2.70 97.3
100 Mesh 150 14.20 83.1
150 Mesh 106 15.80 67.3
200 Mesh 75 13.00 54.3
270 Mesh 53 11.30 43.0
400 Mesh 38 9.70 33.3
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =141µm
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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30
TABLE III-17
SCREEN ANALYSIS

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 0.10 99.9
65 Mesh 212 0.60 99.3
100 Mesh 150 9.09 90.2
150 Mesh 106 16.98 73.2
200 Mesh 75 15.68 57.5
270 Mesh 53 12.99 44.6
400 Mesh 38 10.49 34.1
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =123µm
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90
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70
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50
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TABLE III-18
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643 HiMoMed Cu Composite 1-8 Minute Grind Calibration

48 Mesh 300 0.00 100.0

65 Mesh 212 3.20 96.8
100 Mesh 150 13.90 82.9
150 Mesh 106 18.10 64.8
200 Mesh 75 15.50 49.3
270 Mesh 53 15.40 33.9
400 Mesh 38 9.50 24.4
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =143µm
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90
80
70
60
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40
30
20
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TABLE III-19
SCREEN ANALYSIS

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 0.10 99.9
65 Mesh 212 1.20 98.7
100 Mesh 150 10.67 88.0
150 Mesh 106 19.04 69.0
200 Mesh 75 17.05 51.9
270 Mesh 53 16.45 35.5
400 Mesh 38 10.47 25.0
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =131µm
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90
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70
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40
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20
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TABLE III-20
SCREEN ANALYSIS

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 0.10 99.9
65 Mesh 212 4.29 95.6
100 Mesh 150 18.13 77.5
150 Mesh 106 17.64 59.8
200 Mesh 75 13.45 46.4
270 Mesh 53 11.21 35.2
400 Mesh 38 7.89 27.3
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =158µm
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
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TABLE III-21
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643-07 Bulk Regrind Discharge

100 Mesh 212 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 0.15 99.9
200 Mesh 75 1.47 98.4
270 Mesh 53 8.24 90.1
400 Mesh 38 11.91 78.2
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =40µm
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90
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70
60
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40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-22
SCREEN ANALYSIS

65 Mesh 212 0.00 100.0

100 Mesh 150 0.14 99.9
150 Mesh 106 1.59 98.3
200 Mesh 75 11.30 87.0
270 Mesh 53 21.16 65.8
400 Mesh 38 12.90 52.9
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =68µm
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-23
SCREEN ANALYSIS

65 Mesh 212 0.00 100.0

100 Mesh 150 0.14 99.9
150 Mesh 106 0.72 99.1
200 Mesh 75 5.80 93.3
270 Mesh 53 19.71 73.6
400 Mesh 38 13.77 59.9
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =60µm
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-24
SCREEN ANALYSIS

100 Mesh 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 0.38 99.6
200 Mesh 75 3.38 96.3
270 Mesh 53 15.13 81.1
400 Mesh 38 14.63 66.5
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =52µm
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-25
SCREEN ANALYSIS

100 Mesh 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 0.37 99.6
200 Mesh 75 3.98 95.7
270 Mesh 53 18.63 77.0
400 Mesh 38 15.53 61.5
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =56µm
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TABLE III-26
SCREEN ANALYSIS

100 Mesh 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 0.50 99.5
200 Mesh 75 2.49 97.0
270 Mesh 53 11.97 85.0
400 Mesh 38 14.84 70.2
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =48µm
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90
80
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40
30
20
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TABLE III-27
SCREEN ANALYSIS

150 Mesh 106 0.00 100.0

200 Mesh 75 1.13 98.9
270 Mesh 53 7.25 91.6
400 Mesh 38 13.13 78.5
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =40µm
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20
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TABLE III-28
SCREEN ANALYSIS

100 Mesh 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 0.74 99.3
200 Mesh 75 5.58 93.7
270 Mesh 53 18.46 75.2
400 Mesh 38 14.99 60.2
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =58µm
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TABLE III-29
SCREEN ANALYSIS

100 Mesh 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 0.50 99.5
200 Mesh 75 1.25 98.3
270 Mesh 53 6.50 91.8
400 Mesh 38 12.50 79.3
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =39µm
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20
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TABLE III-30

150 Mesh 106 106 0.00 100.0

200 Mesh 75 75 0.99 99.0
270 Mesh 53 53 4.78 94.2
Cyclone 1 45 35 20.10 74.1
Cyclone 2 31 25 18.62 55.5
Cyclone 3 22 17 16.80 38.7
Cyclone 4 15 12 11.53 27.2
Cyclone 5 12 9 5.93 21.3
Total 100.00 **

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60
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40
30
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TABLE III-31

65 Mesh 212 212 0.00 100.0

100 Mesh 150 150 0.13 99.9
150 Mesh 106 106 0.25 99.6
200 Mesh 75 75 0.88 98.8
270 Mesh 53 53 4.13 94.6
Cyclone 1 52 44 11.25 83.4
Cyclone 2 35 30 15.75 67.6
Cyclone 3 24 20 17.50 50.1
Cyclone 4 17 14 11.25 38.9
Cyclone 5 14 11 6.13 32.8
Total 100.00 **

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70
60
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40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-32

100 Mesh 212 212 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 106 0.37 99.6
200 Mesh 75 75 1.12 98.5
270 Mesh 53 53 4.83 93.7
Cyclone 1 52 45 13.01 80.7
Cyclone 2 35 30 16.60 64.1
Cyclone 3 24 21 17.22 46.8
Cyclone 4 17 14 11.40 35.4
Cyclone 5 14 12 6.20 29.2
Total 100.00 **

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60
50
40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-33

100 Mesh 212 212 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 106 0.13 99.9
200 Mesh 75 75 0.63 99.3
270 Mesh 53 53 3.63 95.6
Cyclone 1 52 44 11.00 84.6
Cyclone 2 35 30 16.50 68.1
Cyclone 3 24 20 17.63 50.5
Cyclone 4 17 14 12.38 38.1
Cyclone 5 14 11 6.88 31.3
Total 100.00 **

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80
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60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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TABLE III-34

100 Mesh 212 212 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 106 0.12 99.9
200 Mesh 75 75 0.87 99.0
270 Mesh 53 53 5.12 93.9
Cyclone 1 52 43 15.36 78.5
Cyclone 2 35 29 14.48 64.0
Cyclone 3 24 20 15.86 48.2
Cyclone 4 17 14 11.24 37.0
Cyclone 5 14 11 6.12 30.8
Total 100.00 **

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60
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20
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TABLE III-35
KM1643 24-27 Bulk Concentrate Composite

65 Mesh 212 212 0.00 100.0

100 Mesh 150 150 0.20 99.8
150 Mesh 106 106 0.60 99.2
200 Mesh 75 75 1.60 97.6
270 Mesh 53 53 6.29 91.3
Cyclone 1 52 39 26.27 65.0
Cyclone 2 35 26 16.88 48.2
Cyclone 3 24 18 16.78 31.4
Cyclone 4 17 12 10.19 21.2
Cyclone 5 14 10 5.09 16.1
Total 100.00 **

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70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-36
KM1643 28-29, 31-33 Bulk Concentrate Composite

100 Mesh 150 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 106 0.12 99.9
200 Mesh 75 75 0.71 99.2
270 Mesh 53 53 4.39 94.8
Cyclone 1 52 38 18.15 76.6
Cyclone 2 35 25 26.22 50.4
Cyclone 3 24 17 18.98 31.4
Cyclone 4 17 12 10.56 20.9
Cyclone 5 14 10 5.34 15.5
Total 100.00 **

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70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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50
TABLE III-37
KM1643 34, 36-38 Bulk Concentrate Composite

100 Mesh 150 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 106 0.33 99.7
200 Mesh 75 75 1.98 97.7
270 Mesh 53 53 8.93 88.8
Cyclone 1 52 36 26.45 62.3
Cyclone 2 35 24 19.83 42.5
Cyclone 3 24 17 15.21 27.3
Cyclone 4 17 12 9.09 18.2
Cyclone 5 14 9 4.13 14.0
Total 100.00 **

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80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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TABLE III-38
SCREEN ANALYSIS

100 Mesh 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 0.25 99.8
200 Mesh 75 1.37 98.4
270 Mesh 53 7.60 90.8
400 Mesh 38 11.46 79.3
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =39µm
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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TABLE III-39
SCREEN ANALYSIS

65 Mesh 212 0.00 100.0

100 Mesh 150 0.12 99.9
150 Mesh 106 0.50 99.4
200 Mesh 75 1.75 97.6
270 Mesh 53 7.49 90.1
400 Mesh 38 13.36 76.8
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =41µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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TABLE III-40
SCREEN ANALYSIS

100 Mesh 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 0.12 99.9
200 Mesh 75 1.36 98.5
270 Mesh 53 8.31 90.2
400 Mesh 38 13.90 76.3
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =42µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
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TABLE III-41
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643-47 Bulk Rougher Tail IV+V Composite

28 Mesh 600 0.00 100.0

35 Mesh 425 7.61 92.4
48 Mesh 300 17.96 74.4
65 Mesh 212 15.71 58.7
100 Mesh 150 10.72 48.0
150 Mesh 106 8.98 39.0
200 Mesh 75 7.73 31.3
270 Mesh 53 7.23 24.1
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =337µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
55
TABLE III-42

100 Mesh 150 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 106 0.22 99.8
200 Mesh 75 75 0.43 99.4
270 Mesh 53 53 1.72 97.6
Cyclone 1 52 40 9.68 88.0
Cyclone 2 35 27 14.62 73.3
Cyclone 3 24 18 18.92 54.4
Cyclone 4 17 13 14.19 40.2
Cyclone 5 14 10 7.96 32.3
Total 100.00 **

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
56
TABLE III-43
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643-53 Bulk Rougher Tail

48 Mesh 300 0.00 100.0

65 Mesh 212 1.00 99.0
100 Mesh 150 10.67 88.3
150 Mesh 106 18.05 70.3
200 Mesh 75 16.25 54.0
270 Mesh 53 15.05 39.0
400 Mesh 38 8.08 30.9
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =129µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
57
TABLE III-44
SCREEN ANALYSIS

65 Mesh 212 0.00 100.0

100 Mesh 150 0.33 99.7
150 Mesh 106 1.17 98.5
200 Mesh 75 2.33 96.2
270 Mesh 53 7.83 88.3
400 Mesh 38 10.00 78.3
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =40µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
58
TABLE III-45
SCREEN ANALYSIS

100 Mesh 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 0.17 99.8
200 Mesh 75 1.33 98.5
270 Mesh 53 6.66 91.8
400 Mesh 38 10.32 81.5
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =37µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
59
TABLE III-46

100 Mesh 150 150 0.00 100.0
150 Mesh 106 106 0.17 99.8
200 Mesh 75 75 1.00 98.8
270 Mesh 53 53 5.82 93.0
Cyclone 1 52 39 18.64 74.4
Cyclone 2 35 26 14.48 59.9
Cyclone 3 24 18 13.64 46.3
Cyclone 4 17 12 10.32 35.9
Cyclone 5 14 10 6.32 29.6
Total 100.00 **

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
60
TABLE III-47
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643-57 Bulk 1st Cleaner Tail

65 Mesh 212 0.00 100.0

100 Mesh 150 0.21 99.8
150 Mesh 106 0.42 99.4
200 Mesh 75 2.71 96.7
270 Mesh 53 13.13 83.5
400 Mesh 38 15.83 67.7
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =49µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
61
TABLE III-48
SCREEN ANALYSIS

65 Mesh 212 0.00 100.0

100 Mesh 150 0.50 99.5
150 Mesh 106 1.00 98.5
200 Mesh 75 2.75 95.8
270 Mesh 53 11.00 84.8
400 Mesh 38 13.75 71.0
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =48µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
62
TABLE III-49
SCREEN ANALYSIS

100 Mesh 150 0.00 100.0

150 Mesh 106 0.25 99.8
200 Mesh 75 1.99 97.8
270 Mesh 53 10.92 86.8
400 Mesh 38 14.39 72.5
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =46µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
63
TABLE III-50
SCREEN ANALYSIS
KM1643-59 Bulk Rougher Tail

35 Mesh 425 0.00 100.0

48 Mesh 300 10.36 89.6
65 Mesh 212 18.85 70.8
100 Mesh 150 13.98 56.8
150 Mesh 106 11.49 45.3
200 Mesh 75 8.86 36.5
270 Mesh 53 8.74 27.7
400 Mesh 38 6.62 21.1
TOTAL 100.00 **
K80 =254µm
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100 1000
APPENDIX IV – KM1643
SPECIAL ASSAY AND

STATISTICAL INFORMATION
INDEX
TABLE PAGE
IV-1 Replicate Head Assay Data 1
IV-2A Statistical Analysis of the Porphyry Head Assays 2
IV-2B Statistical Analysis of the Mixed Head Assays 3
IV-2C Statistical Analysis of the Skarn Head Assays 4
IV-3 Minor Element Assays for Bulk Concentrates 6
IV-4A Comparative Copper Concentrate Assays for Batch Cleaner Test 7
IV-4B Comparative Copper Concentrate Assays for Batch Cleaner Test 8
IV-5 Comparative Molybdenum Concentrate Assays for Batch Cleaner Test 9
IV-6A Summary of Locked Test Results – Porphyry Composite 10
IV-6B Summary of Locked Test Results – Skarn Composite 10
IV-6C Summary of Locked Test Results – Mixed Composite 10
FIGURE
IV-1 Comparative Test Heads for the Sub-Composite 5
REFERENCE
Comminution Testing – Hazen Project 10282

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TABLE IV-1
REPLICATE HEAD ASSAY DATA
Assays - percent or g/tonne

Sample
Cu Pb Zn Fe As Sb Bi Mo Cu(Ox) S Ag Au
Porphyry Repicate 1 0.65 0.01 0.01 2.25 158 10 <11 0.095 0.009 1.5 4.0 0.01
Porphyry Repicate 2 0.68 0.01 0.01 2.29 141 22 <11 0.096 0.007 1.4 4.0 0.03
AVERAGE 0.67 0.01 0.01 2.27 150 16 <11 0.096 0.01 1.4 4.0 0.02
Skarn Replicate 1 0.83 0.01 0.02 13.1 686 106 22 0.048 0.01 2.8 4.0 0.053
Skarn Replicate 2 0.80 0.01 0.02 12.7 675 96 11 0.047 0.02 2.6 4.0 0.063
AVERAGE 0.82 0.01 0.02 12.9 681 101 17 0.048 0.01 2.7 4.0 0.058
Mixed Replicate 1 0.72 0.01 0.01 9.9 892 30 11 0.040 0.02 2.5 2.0 0.03
Mixed Replicate 2 0.68 0.02 0.01 9.6 995 30 <11 0.046 0.01 3.1 2.0 0.02
AVERAGE 0.70 0.01 0.01 9.8 944 30 11 0.043 0.01 2.8 2.0 0.025
VS Hi Mo 1 Replicate 1 0.15 0.08 <.01 17.3 97 50 <9 0.23 0.00 1.8 6.0 <.01
VS Hi Mo 1 Replicate 2 0.14 0.05 <.01 17.0 96 40 <9 0.24 0.00 1.7 6.0 <.01
Average 0.15 0.07 <.01 17.2 97 45 <9 0.23 0.00 1.7 6.0 <.01
VS Hi Mo 2 Replicate 1 0.45 0.09 0.01 12.5 13050 40 <9 0.21 0.01 5.8 6.0 0.10
Average 0.46 0.09 0.01 12.5 12730 45 <9 0.20 0.01 5.7 6.0 0.10
VS Hi Mo 3 Replicate 1 0.47 0.08 <.01 8.0 96 10 <9 0.13 0.01 2.2 6.0 0.02
Average 0.47 0.08 0.01 7.9 85 10 <9 0.13 0.01 2.2 6.0 0.02
Hi Mo Med Cu 1 Replicate 1 0.72 0.07 0.01 2.6 61 40 <9 0.21 0.01 2.2 6.0 <.01
Hi Mo Med Cu 1 Replicate 2 0.73 0.08 0.01 2.7 61 30 <9 0.21 0.01 2.1 6.0 <.01
Average 0.73 0.08 0.01 2.7 61 35 <9 0.21 0.01 2.1 6.0 <.01
Hi Mo Med Cu 2 Replicate 1 0.43 0.07 0.01 8.0 1677 70 <9 0.28 0.01 3.1 6.0 0.03
Hi Mo Med Cu 2 Replicate 2 0.41 0.07 0.01 7.8 1716 60 <9 0.27 0.01 3.0 6.0 0.01
Average 0.42 0.07 0.01 7.9 1697 65 <9 0.27 0.01 3.0 6.0 0.02
Por Hi Mo Replicate 1 0.39 0.06 0.01 2.0 43 <10 <9 0.07 0.01 1.1 4.0 <.01
Por Hi Mo Replicate 2 0.37 0.06 <.01 1.8 57 <10 <9 0.07 0.01 1.2 6.0 <.01
Average 0.38 0.06 0.01 1.9 50 <10 <9 0.07 0.01 1.1 5.0 <.01
Note: As, Sb, Bi, Ag, and Au assays are shown in g/tonne, all others are in percent.
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FIGURE IV-2A
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PORPHYRY HEAD ASSAYS
Assay - percent
Test Cu Fe Mo
Test 4 0.65 2.20 0.081

Test 6 0.64 2.19 0.081
Test 9 0.66 2.39 0.097
Test 12 0.68 2.29 0.088
Test 15 0.69 2.26 0.077
Test 18 0.70 2.24 0.096
Test 21 0.71 2.34 0.093
Test 24 0.68 2.37 0.086
Test 25 0.63 2.36 0.078
Test 26 0.65 2.02 0.080
Test 27 0.70 2.27 0.090
Test 46 0.68 2.15 0.080
Calculated Head 0.67 2.26 0.09

Measured Head 0.67 2.27 0.10
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FIGURE IV-2B
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE MIXED HEAD ASSAYS
Assay - percent
Test Cu Fe Mo
Test 3 0.71 9.7 0.04

Test 5 0.70 9.3 0.04
Test 8 0.69 9.7 0.04
Test 11 0.69 9.4 0.04
Test 14 0.73 9.9 0.04
Test 20 0.73 10.1 0.04
Test 23 0.74 9.7 0.04
Test 34 0.69 10.6 0.04
Test 36 0.65 7.1 0.04
Test 37 0.69 10.0 0.04
Test 38 0.69 10.3 0.04
Test 47 0.72 10.4 0.04
Test 59 0.74 10.0 0.04

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FIGURE IV-2C
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SKARN HEAD ASSAYS
Assay - percent
Test Cu Fe Mo
Test 1 0.87 12.7 0.05

Test 2 0.85 12.8 0.05
Test 7 0.79 12.9 0.05
Test 10 0.81 12.2 0.05
Test 13 0.85 13.1 0.05
Test 16 0.85 12.6 0.04
Test 17 0.84 12.4 0.05
Test 19 0.84 13.1 0.05
Test 22 0.87 12.6 0.05
Test 28 0.89 13.5 0.05
Test 29 0.89 13.3 0.04
Test 31 0.89 17.2 0.05
Test 32 0.83 13.4 0.05
Test 33 0.80 13.0 0.04
Test 45 0.83 13.4 0.05

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FIGURE IV-I
COMPARATIVE TEST HEADS FOR THE SUB COMPOSITES
Copper
0.90
0.80 y = 1.0755x + 0.0087
Measured Head - percent
2
0.70 R = 0.9643
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
Calculated Head - percent
Iron
20
18 y = 1.0266x + 0.101
16 2
R = 0.9896
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Molybdendum
0.30
0.25
y = 0.8464x + 0.0096
0.20 2
R = 0.9103
0.15
0.10
0.05
0.00
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30
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TABLE IV - 3
MINOR ELEMENT ASSAYS FOR BULK CONCENTRATES
KM1643-21 KM1643-24 KM1643-22

Element Unit
Porphyry Composite Mixed Composite Skarn Composite
Pb % 0.13 0.16 0.02

Zn % 0.35 0.43 0.50
Co % 0.004 0.005 0.004
As % 0.31 0.72 0.49
Sb % 0.16 0.31 0.31
Bi ppm 68 <10 <10
S % 31.7 32.5 31.5
Ag ppm 106 102 112
SiO2 % 1.65 1.60 2.88
Se ppm 66 80 71
CaO % 0.43 0.57 0.92
Al2O3 % 0.46 0.25 0.15
F ppm 42 46 48
Hg ppm 1 5 7
Cl ppm <100 <100 <100
Re ppm 7.18 3.02 2.65
Au ppm 0.1 0.2 0.2
Pt ppm 0.01 <0.1 <.01
Pd ppm 0.02 <0.1 <.01
Note: Assays were performed on concentrates from Cycle V.

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TABLE IV - 4A
COMPARATIVE COPPER CONCENTRATE ASSAYS
FOR BATCH CLEANER TEST
Copper - percent
Test
AAS Titre
2 21.9 22.6
5 20.8 21.9
7 22.9 24.0
9 22.0 22.8
12 23.2 25.2
16 31.0 31.6
17 29.9 31.5
18 Cycle I 29.9 31.1
18 Cycle II 30.1 31.1
18 Cycle III 31.0 30.9
18 Cycle VI 29.8 30.7
18 Cycle V 30.1 31.0
19 30.3 30.6
20 30.3 31.2
21 Cycle I 29.7 30.5
21 Cycle II 29.3 29.8
21 Cycle III 30.3 30.3
21 Cycle VI 30.3 30.3
21 Cycle V 29.3 30.1
22 Cycle I 29.3 30.2
22 Cycle II 28.6 29.3
22 Cycle III 29.0 29.8
22 Cycle VI 29.3 30.2
22 Cycle V 29.1 29.8
23 Cycle I 31.4 31.9
23 Cycle II 29.1 29.4
23 Cycle III 28.0 28.5
23 Cycle VI 28.2 28.4
23 Cycle V 29.7 29.6
24 27.9 28.0
25 26.3 26.8
26 27.8 28.4
27 28.3 28.9
28 28.6 28.9
29 29.6 30.0
30 29.9 29.5
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TABLE IV - 4B
COMPARATIVE COPPER CONCENTRATE ASSAYS
Copper - percent
Test
AAS Titre
31 28.2 28.7
32 28.8 30.1
33 30.6 30.2
34 32.0 31.7
35 31.3 30.7
36 29.1 30.0
37 22.9 23.3
38 24.3 24.3
41 27.1 27.3
45 Cycle I 28.6 29.4
45 Cycle II 28.0 28.8
45 Cycle III 27.0 28.0
45 Cycle VI 26.0 26.9
45 Cycle V 24.1 25.4
46 Cycle I 29.1 30.3
46 Cycle II 29.1 29.8
46 Cycle III 28.2 28.5
46 Cycle VI 29.4 29.6
46 Cycle V 28.6 29.5
47 Cycle I 24.5 24.3
47 Cycle II 21.6 21.6
47 Cycle III 21.0 20.8
47 Cycle VI 20.2 20.2
47 Cycle V 18.8 18.8
53 27.1 27.2
57 23.8 24.9
59 Cycle I 27.9 28.0
59 Cycle II 25.7 27.1
59 Cycle III 27.6 27.8
59 Cycle VI 26.8 26.9
59 Cycle V 28.1 28.0
60 29.2 29.9
61 29.7 30.5
62 29.7 30.5
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TABLE IV - 5
COMPARATIVE MOLYBDENUM CONCENTRATE ASSAYS
Copper - percent
Test
AAS Titre
30 44.8 47.5
35 45.1 45.1
42 48.2 53.8
43 44.6 48.4
44 49.2 54.7
60 49.2 55.2
61 45.8 52.3
62 44.0 50.8
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TABLE IV - 6A
SUMMARY OF LOCKED TEST RESULTS - BULK CONCENTRATE
Porphyry Composite - 149 µm K80
Copper - percent Molybdenum - percent

Test
KM1643-18 30.8 95.4 3.8 83.8
KM1643-21 30.3 96.3 3.9 94.6
KM1643-24 28.0 96.4 3.6 97.5
KM1643-25 26.8 95.8 3.3 96.8
KM1643-26 28.4 95.6 3.5 94.7
KM1643-27 28.9 95.5 3.7 95.7
Average 28.9 95.8 3.6 93.9
TABLE IV - 6B
Skarn Composite - 155 µm K80
Test
KM1643-22 30.0 91.4 1.1 68.7
KM1643-28 28.9 90.4 1.4 77.7
KM1643-29 30.0 89.7 1.2 70.4
KM1643-31 28.7 90.1 1.2 70.0
KM1643-32 30.1 88.8 1.4 73.0
KM1643-33 30.2 88.0 1.1 62.6
Average 29.6 89.7 1.2 70.4
TABLE IV - 6C
Mixed Composite - 148 µm K80

Test
KM1643-23 29.0 93.9 1.4 82.0
KM1643-34 31.7 91.1 1.5 71.7
KM1643-36 30.0 91.3 1.4 67.7
KM1643-37 23.3 91.5 1.2 76.2
KM1643-38 24.3 89.5 1.2 74.1
Average 27.7 91.4 1.3 74.3
APPENDIX V – KM1643
MODAL ANALYSIS
INDEX
TABLE PAGE
1 Porphyry Composite 1 – 149µm K80 1
2 Test 24-27, Bulk Concentrate Composite – Porphyry Zone 9
3 Mixed Zone Composite 1 – 148µm K80 17
4 Test 34, 36238 Bulk Concentrate Composite – Mixed Zone 25
5 Skarn Composite 1 – 155µm K80 33
6 Test 28, 29, 31-33 Bulk Concentrate Composite – Skarn Zone 41

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TABLE 1A
SUMMARY OF MINERAL DISTRIBUTION BY SIZE AND BY CLASS OF ASSOCIATION
Porphyry Composite 1, 149µm K80
KM1643
Size Range >150µm <150>75µm <75µm>C1

Mineral Status Cp Bn Ch Md Py Gn Cp Bn Ch Md Py Gn Cp Bn Ch Md Py Gn
Liberated 1.4 0.0 0.0 1.0 5.8 18.6 8.0 0.0 0.0 6.7 14.2 30.8 15.4 0.0 0.0 11.3 13.0 14.1
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.7 0.0 0.0 2.2 1.2 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.3
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Mo 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Py 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.6 0.0 0.0 4.4 0.1 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Gn 7.1 0.0 0.0 7.6 10.2 20.6 0.0 0.0 13.3 12.1 11.0 0.0 0.0 6.5 3.7
Multiphase 1.0 0.0 0.0 4.8 2.6 0.0 0.9 0.0 0.0 2.2 2.7 0.1 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0
Total 9.6 0.0 0.0 13.4 18.8 19.7 30.3 0.0 0.0 28.9 30.2 31.9 27.4 0.0 0.0 17.8 18.0 14.5
Size Range <C1>C4 <C4>C5 <C5

Liberated 16.9 0.0 0.0 22.6 12.2 18.1 2.4 0.0 0.0 3.6 2.3 2.8 9.8 0.0 0.0 12.0 16.5 12.6
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Mo 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Py 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Gn 2.9 0.0 0.0 1.7 1.2 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3
Multiphase 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 20.0 0.0 0.0 24.3 13.9 18.4 2.5 0.0 0.0 3.6 2.3 2.8 10.1 0.0 0.0 12.0 16.8 12.7
SUMMARY OF MINERAL DISTRIBUTION BY CLASS OF ASSOCIATION

Size Range Mineral Distribution-2 Dimensions Mineral Distribution-3 Dimensions
Mineral Status Cp Bn Ch Md Py Gn Cp Bn Ch Md Py Gn
Liberated 53.9 0.0 0.0 57.1 64.0 97.0 42.4 0.0 0.0 46.4 55.0 96.3
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 2.2 2.2 2.2 0.0 0.0 2.8 2.8 2.7
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Mo 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
Binary - Py 1.2 0.0 0.0 4.4 0.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 5.6 0.6
Binary - Gn 42.0 0.0 0.0 29.2 27.7 52.5 0.0 0.0 36.5 34.6
Multiphase 2.6 0.0 0.0 7.0 6.1 0.2 3.2 0.0 0.0 8.8 7.6 0.2
Total 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100
Notes 1) Cp-Chalcopyrite, Bn-Bornite, Ch-Chalcocite and Covellite, Md-Molybdenite, Py-Pyrite, Pyrrhotite

and Arsenopyrite, Gn-Nonsulphide Gangue including Magnetite, Hematite and Goethite.
2) 0.0 Indicates these minerals were not observed during the counting procedure.
3) The 150 and 75µm sizing fraction corresponds to the Tyler 100 and 200 mesh sieve.
C1 to C5 indicates cyclones 1 to 5 on the cyclosizer.
4) Because the <C5 fraction is not counted an overall estimate is made by assuming the
>C5 and the <C5 liberation values are identical.
5) The Total line is the distribution of mineral in the size fraction. Original data is from the size by
assay and distribution tables.
6) The calculated liberation of the unsized product as measured in two dimensions has been
converted to three dimensions using correction factors developed by G & T Metallugical
Services.
7) The three dimension liberation is zero if the liberation in two dimensions is less than 20 percent.
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TABLE 1B
SIZE BY ASSAY AND DISTRIBUTION BASED ON METAL CONTENT
Size Weight Assays Distribution

Fraction % Cu Fe Mo Cu Fe Mo
>150µm 19.5 0.29 1.93 0.05 9.6 16.9 13.4

<150>75µm 31.9 0.56 1.96 0.07 30.3 28.1 28.9
<75µm>C1 14.8 1.09 2.81 0.09 27.4 18.7 17.8
<C1>C4 18.4 0.64 1.73 0.10 20.0 14.3 24.3
<C4>C5 2.8 0.53 2.28 0.10 2.5 2.9 3.6
<C5 12.7 0.47 3.33 0.07 10.1 19.0 12.0
Total 100.0 0.59 2.22 0.08 100 100 100
Notes 1) The assays shown in this table are utilized to determine the mineralogical
distribution shown in Table C
TABLE 1C
SIZE BY ASSAY AND DISTRIBUTION BASED ON MINERAL CONTENT

Fraction % Cp Bn Ch Md Py Gn Cp Bn Ch Md Py Gn
>150µm 19.5 0.84 0.00 0.00 0.09 1.41 97.7 9.6 0.0 0.0 13.4 18.8 19.7
<150>75µm 31.9 1.62 0.00 0.00 0.12 1.38 96.9 30.3 0.0 0.0 28.9 30.2 31.9
<75µm>C1 14.8 3.15 0.00 0.00 0.16 1.77 94.9 27.4 0.0 0.0 17.8 18.0 14.5
<C1>C4 18.4 1.85 0.00 0.00 0.17 1.10 96.9 20.0 0.0 0.0 24.3 13.9 18.4
<C4>C5 2.8 1.53 0.00 0.00 0.17 1.20 97.1 2.5 0.0 0.0 3.6 2.3 2.8
<C5 12.7 1.36 0.00 0.00 0.12 1.93 96.6 10.1 0.0 0.0 12.0 16.8 12.7
Total 100.0 1.70 0.00 0.00 0.13 1.46 96.7 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100

2) Mineral assays are based on gravimetric factors to convert the metal to the pure mineral.
3) See appendix I for details of gravimetric factors.
4) An assay value of "0" indicates the assay value is less than the detection limit.
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TABLE 1D
ESTIMATED RELATIVE PROPORTION AND COMPOSITION OF MINERAL GRAINS
Binary Proportion by Weight-2D Proportion by Weight-3D Composition of Grains

Component Cp Bn Ch Md Py Gn Cp Bn Ch Md Py Gn Cp Bn Ch Md Py Gn
Liberated 0.92 0.00 0.00 0.07 0.93 93.8 0.72 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.80 93.1 100 0 0 100 100 100
Binary - Cp 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 2.1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.04 2.6 0 0 37 61 75
Binary - Bn 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
Binary - Ch 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
Binary - Mo 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.2 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.2 63 0 0 7 82
Binary - Py 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.4 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.6 39 0 0 93 53
Binary - Gn 0.71 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.40 0.89 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.50 25 0 0 18 47
Multiphase 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.09 0.2 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.11 0.2 14 0 0 3 29 54
Average Composition 1.70 0.00 0.00 0.13 1.46 96.7 1.70 0.00 0.00 0.13 1.46 96.7 36 0 0 18 63 98
Notes 1) The two-dimensional proportion of minerals is a weighted estimate which is based on the
liberation and the mineral content of the unsized sample.
2) The three-dimensional data is based on converting the two dimensional liberation data using
G & T Metallurgical Services correction factors.
3) Composition values of "0" represents values <2% and "100" represents values >98%.
TABLE 1E
COMPARATIVE ASSAY TABLE
Assay Mineral Assay - percent

Procedure Cp Bn Ch Mo Py Gn
Chemical 1.75 <.05 <.05 0.13 1.39 96.7
Point Count 1.82 <.05 <.05 0.13 1.41 96.6
Notes 1) This table compares the mineral composition of the samples determined
by chemical analysis with the composition determined by point count analysis.
2) The point count data is based on the relative number of grains observed
for each mineral and their estimated densities.
3) The chemical and point count assay procedures are weighted averages of
all size fractions excluding the <C5 fraction.
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PROJECT: KM1643
PRODUCT: Porphyry Composite 1, 149µm K80
SIZE RANGE: >150µm
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 1.2
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.1
Pyrite 1.5
Gangue 97.2
Locking for Chalcopyrite
Locked in Binary With:

Liberated Chalcopyrite Bornite Chalcocite Molybdenite Pyrite Gangue Ternary
14.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 74.3 10.5
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Chalcocite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Molybdenite

7.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 57.1 35.7
Locking for Pyrite

30.7 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 54.5 13.9
Locking for Gangue

94.7 3.6 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.2 0.2
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <150>75µm
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 1.8
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.1
Pyrite 1.4
Gangue 96.7

26.4 0.0 0.0 0.9 1.9 67.9 2.8
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

23.1 7.7 0.0 0.0 15.4 46.2 7.7
Locking for Pyrite

47.0 3.9 0.0 0.0 0.1 40.2 8.8
Locking for Gangue

96.4 2.8 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.2
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <75µm>C1
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 2.7
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.2
Pyrite 1.8
Gangue 95.4

56.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 40.0 1.9
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

63.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 36.4 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

72.5 3.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 20.6 2.9
Locking for Gangue

97.0 2.4 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.2
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C1>C4
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 2.7
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.2
Pyrite 1.8
Gangue 95.4

84.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 14.5 1.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

93.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

88.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.0 2.0
Locking for Gangue

98.5 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C4>C5
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 1.8
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.2
Pyrite 1.1
Gangue 97.0

97.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.9 0.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

99.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

98.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.0
Locking for Gangue

99.4 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.0
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TABLE 2A
KM1643 Test 24-27, Bulk Concentrate Composite - Porphyry Zone
KM1643

Liberated 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 31.0 0.0 0.0 42.2 38.5 22.7
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.2 8.9 9.1
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Md 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1
Binary - Py 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1
Binary - Gn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 1.3 0.6
Multiphase 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 2.3
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 32.4 0.0 0.0 45.7 48.1 36.3

Liberated 44.0 0.0 0.0 35.0 33.6 30.5 5.4 0.0 0.0 4.3 3.1 3.1 16.7 0.0 0.0 13.8 7.3 18.8
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 0.7 6.4 5.6 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.3 1.3
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Md 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Py 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3
Binary - Gn 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.8 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
Multiphase 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 45.1 0.0 0.0 36.0 40.8 38.9 5.5 0.0 0.0 4.4 3.3 3.6 17.1 0.0 0.0 14.0 7.7 21.3

Liberated 97.0 0.0 0.0 95.2 82.5 75.2 96.3 0.0 0.0 94.1 78.1 68.9
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 3.1 15.7 16.1 0.0 0.0 3.9 19.7 20.1
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Md 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.5
Binary - Py 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.5 1.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.7
Binary - Gn 1.8 0.0 0.0 1.6 1.6 2.2 0.0 0.0 2.0 2.0
Multiphase 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 2.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 2.8
Total 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100

Gn-Nonsulphide Gangue including Magnetite, Hematite and Goethite.
Services.
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TABLE 2B

>150µm 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0

<150>75µm 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0
<75µm>C1 35.0 25.5 29.1 4.55 32.4 35.0 45.7
<C1>C4 43.9 28.3 29.4 2.86 45.1 44.4 36.0
<C4>C5 5.1 29.5 29.1 2.99 5.5 5.1 4.4
<C5 16.1 29.2 28.0 3.03 17.1 15.5 14.0
Total 100.0 27.5 29.1 3.48 100 100 100
TABLE 2C

>150µm 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
<150>75µm 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
<75µm>C1 35.0 73.7 0.00 0.00 7.60 14.4 4.3 32.4 0.0 0.0 45.7 48.1 36.3
<C1>C4 43.9 81.8 0.00 0.00 4.78 9.8 3.7 45.1 0.0 0.0 36.0 40.8 38.9
<C4>C5 5.1 85.3 0.00 0.00 4.99 6.8 2.9 5.5 0.0 0.0 4.4 3.3 3.6
<C5 16.1 84.4 0.00 0.00 5.06 5.0 5.5 17.1 0.0 0.0 14.0 7.7 21.3
Total 100.0 79.6 0.00 0.00 5.82 10.5 4.2 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100

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TABLE 2D

Liberated 77.2 0.00 0.00 5.54 8.6 3.12 76.6 0.00 0.00 5.47 8.2 2.86 100 0 0 100 100 100
Binary - Cp 0.00 0.00 0.18 1.6 0.67 0.00 0.00 0.23 2.1 0.83 0 0 74 71 32
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0
Binary - Md 0.1 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.08 0.1 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.10 26 0 0 0 46
Binary - Py 0.7 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.19 0.9 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.24 29 0 0 0 53
Binary - Gn 1.4 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.2 1.8 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.2 68 0 0 54 47
Multiphase 0.2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.09 0.2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.12 64 0 0 0 5 31
TABLE 2E

Chemical 78.6 <.05 <.05 5.97 11.5 3.89
Point Count 78.1 <.05 <.05 5.63 14.3 1.96
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PROJECT: KM1643
PRODUCT: KM1643 Test 24-27, Bulk Concentrate Composite - Porphyry Zone
SIZE RANGE: >150µm
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 0.0
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.0
Pyrite 0.0
Gangue 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Gangue

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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PROJECT: KM1643
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 0.0
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.0
Pyrite 0.0
Gangue 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Gangue

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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PROJECT: KM1643
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 72.6
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 7.8
Pyrite 17.7
Gangue 1.9

95.6 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.5 3.0 0.8
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

92.5 4.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.8 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

80.0 18.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 0.3
Locking for Gangue

62.5 25.0 0.0 0.0 3.1 3.1 6.3
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C1>C4
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 72.6
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 7.8
Pyrite 17.7
Gangue 1.9

97.6 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.2 1.2 0.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

97.1 1.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

82.4 15.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.0
Locking for Gangue

78.6 14.3 0.0 0.0 2.1 5.0 0.0
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C4>C5
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 80.7
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 3.5
Pyrite 11.5
Gangue 4.3

98.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 1.2 0.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

98.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

93.9 4.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.0
Locking for Gangue

88.2 5.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.9 0.0
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TABLE 3A
Mixed Zone Composite 1, 148µm K80
KM1643

Liberated 1.0 0.0 0.0 3.4 13.4 17.1 8.9 0.0 0.0 7.9 16.1 28.8 18.2 0.0 0.0 11.6 13.2 14.8
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 1.7 1.7 0.2 0.0 0.0 2.6 0.3 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.2
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Mo 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Py 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.6 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.4 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4
Binary - Gn 6.7 0.0 0.0 5.1 7.6 17.5 0.0 0.0 15.8 12.1 6.8 0.0 0.0 5.6 6.8
Multiphase 2.0 0.0 0.0 1.7 0.8 0.1 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.7 0.1 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 9.9 0.0 0.0 12.0 23.5 19.1 28.8 0.0 0.0 26.3 30.3 30.7 26.3 0.0 0.0 17.1 20.4 15.5

Liberated 17.2 0.0 0.0 25.2 9.9 18.6 2.6 0.0 0.0 4.4 2.0 2.8 11.4 0.0 0.0 15.0 11.0 12.6
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Mo 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Py 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1
Binary - Gn 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5
Multiphase 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0
Total 19.6 0.0 0.0 25.2 12.1 19.0 2.8 0.0 0.0 4.4 2.1 2.9 12.5 0.0 0.0 15.0 11.6 12.8

Liberated 59.2 0.0 0.0 67.4 65.7 94.8 49.1 0.0 0.0 59.3 57.1 93.4
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 4.3 2.6 1.1 0.0 0.0 5.4 3.3 1.3
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Mo 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Py 1.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.8 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.8
Binary - Gn 33.7 0.0 0.0 26.5 28.9 42.1 0.0 0.0 33.1 36.1
Multiphase 5.2 0.0 0.0 1.7 2.8 0.3 6.5 0.0 0.0 2.1 3.5 0.4
Total 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100

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TABLE 3B

>150µm 19.3 0.34 10.1 0.02 9.9 20.4 12.0

<150>75µm 30.7 0.62 10.1 0.03 28.8 32.4 26.3
<75µm>C1 16.1 1.08 11.8 0.04 26.3 19.8 17.1
<C1>C4 18.5 0.70 7.3 0.05 19.6 14.1 25.2
<C4>C5 2.8 0.67 7.0 0.05 2.8 2.0 4.4
<C5 12.7 0.65 8.5 0.04 12.5 11.3 15.0
Total 100.0 0.66 9.6 0.03 100 100 100
TABLE 3C

>150µm 19.3 0.98 0.00 0.00 0.04 9.29 89.7 9.9 0.0 0.0 12.0 23.5 19.1
<150>75µm 30.7 1.79 0.00 0.00 0.05 7.52 90.6 28.8 0.0 0.0 26.3 30.3 30.7
<75µm>C1 16.1 3.12 0.00 0.00 0.06 9.68 87.1 26.3 0.0 0.0 17.1 20.4 15.5
<C1>C4 18.5 2.02 0.00 0.00 0.08 5.00 92.9 19.6 0.0 0.0 25.2 12.1 19.0
<C4>C5 2.8 1.94 0.00 0.00 0.09 5.64 92.3 2.8 0.0 0.0 4.4 2.1 2.9
<C5 12.7 1.88 0.00 0.00 0.07 6.97 91.1 12.5 0.0 0.0 15.0 11.6 12.8
Total 100.0 1.91 0.00 0.00 0.06 7.62 90.4 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100

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TABLE 3D

Liberated 1.13 0.00 0.00 0.04 5.01 85.7 0.94 0.00 0.00 0.03 4.35 84.5 100 0 0 100 100 100
Binary - Cp 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.20 1.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.25 1.2 0 0 24 88 60
Binary - Bn 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
Binary - Ch 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
Binary - Mo 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 76 0 0 0 55
Binary - Py 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.5 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.3 12 0 0 0 61
Binary - Gn 0.64 0.00 0.00 0.01 2.20 0.80 0.00 0.00 0.02 2.75 40 0 0 45 39
Multiphase 0.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.21 0.3 0.12 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.27 0.4 16 0 0 0 35 49
TABLE 3E

Chemical 1.91 <.05 <.05 0.05 7.72 90.3
Point Count 1.77 <.05 <.05 <.05 7.65 90.5
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PROJECT: KM1643
PRODUCT: Mixed Zone Composite 1, 148µm K80
SIZE RANGE: >150µm
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 0.6
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.0
Pyrite 9.7
Gangue 89.7

10.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 67.0 20.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

28.6 14.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 42.9 14.3
Locking for Pyrite

57.1 7.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 32.1 3.6
Locking for Gangue

89.5 1.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.5 0.6
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PROJECT: KM1643
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 1.6
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.0
Pyrite 7.2
Gangue 91.2

31.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 60.7 6.2
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

30.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 60.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

53.3 1.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 5.6
Locking for Gangue

93.6 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.7 0.4
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PROJECT: KM1643
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 3.7
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.1
Pyrite 9.3
Gangue 86.9

69.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 26.0 3.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

67.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 32.6 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

64.8 1.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 33.3 0.0
Locking for Gangue

95.7 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.8 0.2
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C1>C4
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 3.7
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.1
Pyrite 9.3
Gangue 86.9

87.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 8.7 1.9
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

81.7 1.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.4 1.0
Locking for Gangue

97.9 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 0.2
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C4>C5
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 2.4
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.1
Pyrite 5.6
Gangue 91.9

91.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.8 1.9
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

94.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 1.3
Locking for Gangue

98.5 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 0.2
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TABLE 4A
KM1643-34,36-38 Bulk Concentrate Composite - Mixed Zone
KM1643

Liberated 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 29.3 26.9 0.0 31.5 52.4 9.9
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 68.2 4.2 1.4 19.9
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0
Binary - Md 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.2
Binary - Py 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 8.5 1.9 1.2
Binary - Gn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.4 0.0 0.0 5.6 4.8
Multiphase 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.0 0.0 3.8 2.8 2.5
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 33.2 26.9 76.7 47.0 61.6 34.8

Liberated 41.3 50.3 8.0 38.2 30.4 23.6 4.6 1.6 1.6 3.4 1.4 2.5 16.2 6.0 5.7 8.5 1.2 10.3
Binary - Cp 0.0 8.0 0.8 3.0 17.7 3.2 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.5 12.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 2.1
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Md 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6
Binary - Py 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.4 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.4
Binary - Gn 2.7 0.0 0.0 0.8 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0
Multiphase 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.4 1.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 45.6 50.3 16.0 40.6 35.6 47.3 4.7 4.8 1.6 3.6 1.5 3.5 16.5 17.9 5.7 8.8 1.3 14.4

Liberated 91.3 84.8 15.3 81.6 85.5 46.4 89.2 81.0 0.0 76.9 81.9 33.0
Binary - Cp 15.2 76.2 5.2 4.5 40.2 19.0 89.9 6.5 5.6 50.2
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0
Binary - Md 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.2 4.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.3 5.5
Binary - Py 1.3 0.0 8.5 2.3 4.8 1.7 0.0 10.1 2.9 6.0
Binary - Gn 5.3 0.0 0.0 6.8 6.6 6.6 0.0 0.0 8.5 8.2
Multiphase 1.4 0.0 0.0 4.2 3.2 4.3 1.8 0.0 0.0 5.2 4.0 5.3
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

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TABLE 4B

>150µm 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0

<150>75µm 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0
<75µm>C1 37.7 24.0 32.0 1.41 33.3 39.5 47.0
<C1>C4 44.1 28.0 30.0 1.04 45.5 43.4 40.6
<C4>C5 4.1 30.6 29.3 0.98 4.7 4.0 3.6
<C5 14.0 31.8 28.5 0.71 16.5 13.1 8.8
Total 100.0 27.1 30.5 1.13 100 100 100
TABLE 4C

>150µm 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
<150>75µm 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
<75µm>C1 37.7 68.9 0.03 0.27 2.35 23.3 5.09 33.2 26.9 76.7 47.0 61.6 34.8
<C1>C4 44.1 80.8 0.05 0.05 1.74 11.5 5.91 45.6 50.3 16.0 40.6 35.6 47.3
<C4>C5 4.1 88.3 0.05 0.05 1.64 5.3 4.70 4.7 4.8 1.6 3.6 1.5 3.5
<C5 14.0 91.7 0.05 0.05 1.19 1.3 5.67 16.5 17.9 5.7 8.8 1.3 14.4
Total 100.0 78.2 0.04 0.13 1.89 14.3 5.52 100 100 100 100 100 100

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TABLE 4D

Liberated 71.4 0.03 0.02 1.54 12.2 2.56 69.7 0.03 0.00 1.45 11.7 1.82 100 100 100 100 100 100
Binary - Cp 0.01 0.10 0.10 0.6 2.22 0.01 0.12 0.12 0.8 2.77 100 17 62 38 35
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0 0 0 0 0
Binary - Ch 0.5 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.6 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 83 0 0 48 0
Binary - Md 0.1 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.24 0.1 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.30 38 0 0 41 65
Binary - Py 1.0 0.00 0.01 0.04 0.27 1.3 0.00 0.01 0.05 0.33 62 0 52 59 22
Binary - Gn 4.1 0.00 0.00 0.13 0.9 5.1 0.00 0.00 0.16 1.2 65 0 0 35 78
Multiphase 1.1 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.5 0.23 1.4 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.6 0.29 59 0 0 4 24 12
TABLE 4E

Chemical 75.9 <.05 0.15 2.00 16.4 5.49
Point Count 77.3 <.05 0.15 1.98 19.1 1.42
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PROJECT: KM1643
PRODUCT: KM1643-34,36-38 Bulk Concentrate Composite - Mixed Zone
SIZE RANGE: >150µm
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 0.0
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.0
Pyrite 0.0
Gangue 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Gangue

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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PROJECT: KM1643
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 0.0
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.0
Pyrite 0.0
Gangue 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Gangue

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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PROJECT: KM1643
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 73.3
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.3
Molybdenite 2.9
Pyrite 21.5
Gangue 1.9

88.0 0.0 0.6 0.1 1.4 7.2 2.8
Locking for Bornite

100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 88.9 0.0 0.0 11.1 0.0 0.0

67.0 9.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 12.0 8.0
Locking for Pyrite

85.1 2.2 0.0 0.1 0.3 7.8 4.5
Locking for Gangue

28.6 57.1 0.0 0.0 3.6 3.6 7.1
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C1>C4
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 73.3
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.3
Molybdenite 2.9
Pyrite 21.5
Gangue 1.9

90.6 0.0 0.7 0.1 1.6 5.9 1.1
Locking for Bornite

100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

50.0 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

94.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 1.0
Locking for Pyrite

85.6 8.3 0.0 0.0 0.1 4.8 1.2
Locking for Gangue

50.0 37.5 0.0 0.0 5.0 3.8 3.8
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C4>C5
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 88.3
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.1
Molybdenite 1.5
Pyrite 9.1
Gangue 0.9

98.0 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.7 0.9 0.0
Locking for Bornite

33.3 66.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

96.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

93.6 5.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3 0.0
Locking for Gangue

71.4 14.3 0.0 0.0 4.3 10.0 0.0
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TABLE 5A
Skarn Composite 1, 155µm K80
KM1643

Liberated 1.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 5.4 18.9 5.6 0.0 0.0 12.9 10.7 25.1 13.0 0.0 0.0 12.2 10.3 16.4
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 1.9 0.3 1.0 0.0 0.0 1.8 0.6 1.3 0.0 0.0 1.2 0.2 0.4
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Mo 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Py 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.8 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
Binary - Gn 8.5 0.0 0.0 11.5 15.3 17.1 0.0 0.0 11.1 14.8 11.5 0.0 0.0 4.9 7.0
Multiphase 2.1 0.0 0.0 1.9 4.6 0.3 3.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.6 0.1 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.0
Total 11.9 0.0 0.0 17.2 25.5 21.3 27.0 0.0 0.0 25.9 29.6 27.3 26.0 0.0 0.0 18.4 18.4 17.1

Liberated 16.5 0.0 0.0 19.3 11.6 20.2 2.7 0.0 0.0 3.0 1.7 2.8 10.5 0.0 0.0 12.8 7.6 10.6
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Mo 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Py 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1
Binary - Gn 3.3 0.0 0.0 2.6 3.7 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0
Multiphase 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0
Total 20.4 0.0 0.0 22.8 15.9 20.7 3.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 1.9 2.9 11.7 0.0 0.0 12.8 8.7 10.8

Liberated 49.3 0.0 0.0 62.2 47.1 94.1 36.6 0.0 0.0 52.7 33.9 92.6
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 5.0 1.3 3.1 0.0 0.0 6.2 1.7 3.9
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Mo 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
Binary - Py 1.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.1 2.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.7
Binary - Gn 41.5 0.0 0.0 30.1 42.1 51.9 0.0 0.0 37.6 52.6
Multiphase 7.0 0.0 0.0 2.8 9.4 0.5 8.7 0.0 0.0 3.5 11.8 0.7
Total 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100

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TABLE 5B

>150µm 21.4 0.47 14.6 0.04 11.9 24.3 17.2

<150>75µm 27.5 0.83 14.4 0.04 27.0 30.8 25.9
<75µm>C1 17.4 1.26 14.3 0.05 26.0 19.4 18.4
<C1>C4 20.3 0.85 9.2 0.05 20.4 14.5 22.8
<C4>C5 2.8 0.90 9.1 0.05 3.0 2.0 3.0
<C5 10.7 0.92 10.7 0.05 11.7 8.9 12.8
Total 100.0 0.84 12.8 0.04 100 100 100
TABLE 5C

>150µm 21.4 1.36 0.00 0.00 0.06 9.34 89.2 11.9 0.0 0.0 17.2 25.5 21.3
<150>75µm 27.5 2.40 0.00 0.00 0.07 8.42 89.1 27.0 0.0 0.0 25.9 29.6 27.3
<75µm>C1 17.4 3.64 0.00 0.00 0.08 8.26 88.0 26.0 0.0 0.0 18.4 18.4 17.1
<C1>C4 20.3 2.46 0.00 0.00 0.08 6.15 91.3 20.4 0.0 0.0 22.8 15.9 20.7
<C4>C5 2.8 2.60 0.00 0.00 0.08 5.33 92.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 1.9 2.9
<C5 10.7 2.66 0.00 0.00 0.09 6.35 90.9 11.7 0.0 0.0 12.8 8.7 10.8
Total 100.0 2.44 0.00 0.00 0.07 7.82 89.7 100 0.0 0.0 100 100 100

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TABLE 5D

Liberated 1.20 0.00 0.00 0.05 3.69 84.4 0.89 0.00 0.00 0.04 2.65 83.0 100 0 0 100 100 100
Binary - Cp 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 2.8 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.13 3.5 0 0 34 70 73
Binary - Bn 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
Binary - Ch 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0
Binary - Mo 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.1 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.2 66 0 0 0 87
Binary - Py 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.9 0.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.4 30 0 0 0 37
Binary - Gn 1.01 0.00 0.00 0.02 3.29 1.27 0.00 0.00 0.03 4.11 27 0 0 13 63
Multiphase 0.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.74 0.5 0.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.92 0.6 12 0 0 0 53 34
TABLE 5E

Chemical 2.41 <.05 <.05 0.07 8.00 89.5
Point Count 2.65 <.05 <.05 0.07 8.06 89.2
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PROJECT: KM1643
PRODUCT: Skarn Composite 1, 155µm K80
SIZE RANGE: >150µm
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 2.2
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.1
Pyrite 9.4
Gangue 88.3

8.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 3.0 70.9 18.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

11.1 11.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 66.7 11.1
Locking for Pyrite

21.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 60.0 18.0
Locking for Gangue

88.9 4.9 0.0 0.0 0.2 4.3 1.6
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PROJECT: KM1643
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 2.1
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.1
Pyrite 8.5
Gangue 89.4

20.8 0.0 0.0 0.1 3.0 63.3 12.9
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

50.0 7.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 42.9 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

36.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50.0 12.0
Locking for Gangue

91.8 4.7 0.0 0.0 0.2 2.8 0.4
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PROJECT: KM1643
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 3.8
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.1
Pyrite 8.3
Gangue 87.8

50.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.9 44.3 3.8
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

66.7 6.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 26.7 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

55.9 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 38.2 4.9
Locking for Gangue

96.4 2.1 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.1 0.2
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C1>C4
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 3.8
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.1
Pyrite 8.3
Gangue 87.8

80.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 16.4 1.8
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

84.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.5 3.8
Locking for Pyrite

72.9 1.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 23.4 1.9
Locking for Gangue

97.8 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.8 0.0
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C4>C5
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 2.4
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.1
Pyrite 5.3
Gangue 92.2

90.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 7.7 0.1
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

87.3 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 11.7 0.9
Locking for Gangue

98.1 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6 0.2
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TABLE 6A
KM1643 Test 28, 29, 31-33 Bulk Concentrate Composite - Skarn Zone
KM1643

Liberated 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 18.0 8.4 3.7 23.1 16.7 1.6
Binary - Cp 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.2 13.1 2.8 9.2 4.5
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.9 0.0 0.0 0.2
Binary - Ch 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.4 0.0 0.0 0.2
Binary - Md 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.2
Binary - Py 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 1.2 0.4
Binary - Gn 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.3 8.4 3.7 13.1 5.7
Multiphase 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.8 0.2
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 22.3 29.3 22.4 40.2 34.3 7.4

Liberated 49.8 24.9 7.0 33.9 32.7 29.1 5.5 3.2 1.5 3.5 3.5 1.4 16.1 9.8 4.4 7.5 6.1 18.6
Binary - Cp 0.0 41.7 2.4 10.9 34.4 0.0 3.4 0.0 1.0 0.1 0.0 9.8 0.1 1.8 1.5
Binary - Bn 0.0 1.4 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1 0.0 0.0 0.3
Binary - Ch 0.1 16.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.9 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Md 0.1 0.0 0.0 1.2 2.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.6
Binary - Py 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.9 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Binary - Gn 4.5 7.0 7.0 10.3 7.3 0.1 0.8 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.2 2.4 0.0 0.7 0.0
Multiphase 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 55.6 48.0 57.0 47.5 53.2 70.0 5.7 5.6 5.3 3.9 4.5 1.6 16.5 17.1 15.3 8.3 7.9 20.9

Liberated 89.4 46.3 16.6 68.0 59.0 50.8 86.7 32.9 0.0 60.0 48.7 38.5
Binary - Cp 4.2 68.0 5.3 23.0 40.5 5.2 81.5 6.6 28.7 50.6
Binary - Bn 0.0 4.7 0.0 0.0 0.8 0.0 5.7 0.0 0.0 1.1
Binary - Ch 0.2 30.9 0.0 0.0 1.2 0.3 38.6 0.0 0.0 1.5
Binary - Md 0.3 0.0 0.0 2.1 3.5 0.3 0.0 0.0 2.6 4.3
Binary - Py 1.5 0.0 0.0 2.1 1.7 1.8 0.0 0.0 2.7 2.2
Binary - Gn 8.1 18.7 10.7 24.6 13.0 10.1 23.3 12.8 30.7 16.2
Multiphase 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 1.5 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.7 1.9
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Services.
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TABLE 6B

>150µm 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0

<150>75µm 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0
<75µm>C1 23.4 27.3 32.6 1.96 22.3 24.7 40.2
<C1>C4 55.8 28.5 30.5 0.97 55.6 55.1 47.5
<C4>C5 5.3 30.4 31.3 0.84 5.7 5.4 3.9
<C5 15.5 30.3 29.4 0.61 16.5 14.8 8.3
Total 100.0 28.6 30.9 1.14 100 100 100
TABLE 6C

>150µm 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
<150>75µm 0.0 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
<75µm>C1 23.4 78.9 0.01 0.02 3.27 16.5 1.34 22.3 29.3 22.4 40.2 34.3 7.4
<C1>C4 55.8 82.3 0.01 0.02 1.62 10.7 5.29 55.6 48.0 57.0 47.5 53.2 70.0
<C4>C5 5.3 87.8 0.01 0.02 1.40 9.5 1.27 5.7 5.6 5.3 3.9 4.5 1.6
<C5 15.5 87.5 0.01 0.02 1.02 5.7 5.68 16.5 17.1 15.3 8.3 7.9 20.9
Total 100.0 82.6 0.01 0.02 1.90 11.2 4.21 100 100 100 100 100 100

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TABLE 6D

Liberated 73.9 0.00 0.00 1.29 6.6 2.14 71.7 0.00 0.00 1.14 5.5 1.62 100 100 100 100 100 100
Binary - Cp 0.00 0.01 0.10 2.6 1.70 0.00 0.01 0.13 3.2 2.13 3 6 31 68 20
Binary - Bn 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.04 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.04 97 26 0 0 97
Binary - Ch 0.2 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.05 0.2 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.06 94 74 0 0 97
Binary - Md 0.2 0.00 0.00 0.2 0.15 0.3 0.00 0.00 0.3 0.18 69 0 0 85 24
Binary - Py 1.2 0.00 0.00 0.04 0.07 1.5 0.00 0.00 0.05 0.09 32 0 0 15 5
Binary - Gn 6.7 0.00 0.00 0.47 1.5 8.3 0.00 0.00 0.58 1.8 80 3 3 76 95
Multiphase 0.5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.3 0.06 0.6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.4 0.08 56 0 0 0 37 7
TABLE 6E

Chemical 81.7 <.05 <.05 2.06 12.2 3.94
Point Count 81.1 <.05 <.05 2.12 11.3 5.48
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PROJECT: KM1643
PRODUCT: KM1643 Test 28, 29, 31-33 Bulk Concentrate Composite - Skarn Zone
SIZE RANGE: >150µm
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 0.0
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.0
Pyrite 0.0
Gangue 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Gangue

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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PROJECT: KM1643
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 0.0
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 0.0
Pyrite 0.0
Gangue 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Bornite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Gangue

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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PROJECT: KM1643
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 75.5
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 3.5
Pyrite 16.8
Gangue 4.2

80.8 0.1 0.2 0.2 2.4 14.7 1.7
Locking for Bornite

28.6 14.3 28.6 0.0 0.0 28.6 0.0

16.7 58.3 8.3 0.0 0.0 16.7 0.0

57.4 6.9 0.0 0.0 3.0 32.7 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

48.7 26.9 0.0 0.0 2.6 16.7 5.1
Locking for Gangue

22.2 61.1 2.8 2.8 2.8 5.6 2.8
47
PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C1>C4
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 75.5
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 3.5
Pyrite 16.8
Gangue 4.2

89.6 0.0 0.2 0.2 1.5 8.1 0.4
Locking for Bornite

52.0 0.0 33.3 0.0 0.0 14.7 0.0

12.2 73.2 2.4 0.0 0.0 12.2 0.0

71.3 5.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 21.8 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

61.4 20.5 0.0 0.0 2.3 13.6 2.3
Locking for Gangue

41.5 49.1 0.5 1.4 3.8 1.9 1.9
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PROJECT: KM1643
SIZE RANGE: <C4>C5
WEIGHT OF MINERALS
Chalcopyrite 86.3
Bornite 0.0
Chalcocite 0.0
Molybdenite 1.8
Pyrite 7.6
Gangue 4.3

97.7 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.4 1.3 0.0
Locking for Bornite

57.1 0.0 28.6 0.0 0.0 14.3 0.0

28.6 64.3 7.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

90.1 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.9 0.0
Locking for Pyrite

77.1 22.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Locking for Gangue

88.9 6.9 1.4 0.0 2.8 0.0 0.0

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AN ASSESSMENT OF METALLURGICAL RESPONSE

(A Program of Mineralogical and Flotation Studies)

MAGISTRAL DEPOSIT – DEPARTMENT OF ANCASH

Work Performed on Behalf of Quadra Mining Ltd. of Vancouver

1.1 Project Scope and Objectives 1

3.0 Analysis and Interpretation of the Data 10

3.1 Inherent Ore Characteristics 12

3.2 The Response of the Porphyry Composite 20

3.3 The Response of the Mixed Composite 26

3.4 The Response of the Skarn Composite 32

3.5 The Separation of Copper and Molybdenum 38

3.6 Response Variability Test Work 48

1.1 Project Scope and Objectives

In Phase I of the program, the principal objective of the work was to

Subsequent test work encompassed laboratory scale kinetic, open circuit

The ore represented by the three composites was typical of the

During grinding, the fragmentation characteristics of the minerals of

A simple flotation treatment scheme was developed for processing the

A simple reagent regime, consisting of a xanthate and fuel oil collector

OBSERVED METAL RECOVERIES TO THE BULK CONCENTRATES

Porphyry 28.5 3.6 96 96

Some mineralogical assessments of bulk concentrates were conducted.

The technical viability of a mineral separation scheme, involving reverse

The copper and molybdenum concentrates were subjected to minor

A program of very limited scope variability testing was conducted on six

To accurately assess the probable performance of the copper-molybdenum

Since arsenic, and to a lesser extent antimony, tend to attract smelter

When compared to chalcopyrite, tetrahedrite-tennantite group minerals

A detailed mineralogical study, conducted on cycle tests exit products is

We would like to acknowledge the major contributions made to this

Tom Shouldice, P.Eng. Tom Lafreniere

Peter Brown, P.Eng. Lisa Jamrich, P.Geol.

The Magistral property is located in the Ancash region of Northern Peru,

Currently, the property owner, Quadra Mining Ltd., is engaged in advanced

The specific objectives of this program of metallurgical studies were identified by

- Assess the quality of the copper and molybdenum concentrates produced

Appendix I – Sample Origin

3.0 Analysis and Interpretation of the Data

The information produced by this program of mineralogical and metallurgical

3.1 Inherent Ore Characteristics

G&T Metallurgical G&T Metallurgical

G&T Metallurgical G&T Metallurgical

*Md-Molybdenite, Cp-Chalcopyrite, Te-Tetrahedrite/Tennantite, Py-Pyrite, Gn-Gangue

3.1 Inherent Ore Characteristics

The design of a mineral processing flotation plant is dictated by the

The grindability, or the resistance to grinding forces displayed by the ore

3.1.1 Mineral Composition

As a precursor to modal analysis the mineral compositions of each

Mineral Composition – percent

Porphyry 1.7 0.1 1.5 96.7

Mixed Zone 1.9 <0.1 7.6 90.4

Notes: a) Mineral abbreviations: Cp-chalcopyrite, Md- molybdenite, Py-pyrite,

∗ Some carbonates were detected.

In all three composites, chalcopyrite was the dominant carrier for

Traces of molybdenite were found in all of the composites: Only

Pyrite was the only iron sulphide mineral detected: Despite

A single occurrence of arsenopyrite was observed in one sample,

3.1.2 Mineral Fragmentation

The fragmentation of the sulphide and the non-sulphide minerals

Mineral Liberation – percent

Notes: a) Mineral liberation estimates are two dimensional uncorrected.

The following observations, regarding the extent and style of