San Juan: Josemaría obtained “new milestone” for the construction of the copper, gold and silver project

As reported Josemaria In a press release, it is a “new a significant milestone” for the development of the project Saint Johnsince these are two fundamental works for the future operations of the mine.

“After the pertinent public hearings, held in September and November respectively, the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development granted the EIS for the electrical interconnection on November 7, while on December 4 that of the Northern Corridor,” they noted from the project.

Josemaria proposes conventional open pit mining and mineral processing through crushing and grinding, flotation and filtration of the concentrate. The operation is estimated to take 19 years, according to the 2020 feasibility study.

Josemaría: What are the next steps?

By obtaining the corresponding DIA, Josemaria move forward to the next stages. In the case of North Corridor announced that they will work to obtain sector permits with the Department of Hydraulics and Provincial Directorate of Roadsand then launched a tender for the two sections.

“A group of potential bidders will be invited to express their formal interest in participating in the future bidding process. Those companies that confirm interest will go to a prequalification stage. Once this instance is passed, the bidding process will begin with the companies selected to present a proposal,” they indicated.

He North Corridor will connect Angualasto with the project and will significantly improve accessibility to the site, ensuring safe and efficient conditions for future operations. “In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, this corridor has been designed with a focus on sustainability, prioritizing care for the environment, cultural heritage and connectivity between communities in the north of the province,” they warned.

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The current route to get to the Batidero de Josemaría camp is through the Riojan town of Guandacol. The Northern Corridor seeks to open a new, more direct and safe road of 432 km total from the city of San Juan.

“North Corridor” Access Road Section E

This section extends from the town of La Majaditain Church, to the camp La Brea and foresees the construction of 20 km of access road with an easement width of 70 meters.

It is a construction section of medium complexity and will include cleaning activities, earthworks (excavation and cutting and filling), formation of subgrade and bearing layer, installation of culverts, gravel, construction of docks and vertical marking.

Access Road “Northern Corridor” Section F

This section extends from the camp La Brea to the camp Churn and estimates the construction of 30 km of access road with an easement width of 70 meters.

It is a highly complex construction section that includes river channeling and slope stabilization. The works will include earthworks in loose soil and rock (excavation, cutting and filling, and blasting), formation of subgrade and bearing layer, construction of docks, braking ramps, waterproofed ditches, culverts, shoulder type defenses, gabions, walls reinforced embankment, installation of stabilizing meshes and installation of vertical signage.

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Although he The start of works is scheduled for the first months of 2025, The total duration of the construction of the sections cannot yet be determined, since it will depend on whether both sections begin simultaneously or in a staggered manner. Josemaria estimated that they will be needed at the peak of the work of 130 direct workersalthough this number will depend on the contractors’ proposals.

High Voltage Electrical Interconnection Project (PIEAT)

In the case of work to build the High Voltage power lineJosermía reported that the next steps are to obtain approval for access and expansion of the electrical interconnection, that is, technical feasibility.

“He PIEAT will ensure the supply of electrical energy necessary for the operation of the future mine. This electrical interconnection, which at its ends will join the transformer station Rodeo with the future transformer station in Josemaría, “is essential for the development of the copper project and will contribute to the strengthening of the provincial and national electrical system, and to the development of new renewable energy generation projects in the region,” they explained in the statement accessed by Energy Report.

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Josemaría’s team of experts during the public hearing for the construction of the High Voltage line at the “Aconcagua” Job Training School, in the town of Angualasto. Together with the neighbors, they were able to explain the details of the project and answer questions.

According to the company, the PIEAT from Rodeo to Josemaría will involve a series of associated works to achieve 500 kV energization of the Extra High Voltage Line (LEAT) existing between the “Nueva San Juan” Transformer Station and the new “Rodeo” Transformer Stationbecause today it operates at 132 kV.

But in addition, it will be necessary to build a double triple High Voltage Line (LAT) at 220 kV from ET Rodeo to Chaparro Transformer Stationto settle in the northeast corner of San Juan. And from there, to the future ET Josemaría. In total there are 260 km of power lines. By obtaining the EIA, after the public hearings, the path is paved to move forward with the project.

“This achievement is the result of the commitment and dedication of the technical teams, who worked in a coordinated manner to obtain the necessary environmental approvals. With these EIAs, Josemaría continues to advance towards new stages of work,” they stressed in Josemaria.