Modernization of the Lamaque Mine Processing Plant – Phase I, Eldorado Gold

Mandate and Objectives

Eldorado Gold’s Lamaque underground gold mine is located near Val-d’Or. ASDR’s mandate was to carry out, in EPCM mode, the modernization of the ore processing plant as an integrated team with Eldorado Gold and increase its capacity to 4,000 tonnes of gold per day.

Challenges and Issues

• Work as an integrated team with the client for the EPCM execution of the project
• Modernization of the existing facilities
• Complete the project within a 9-month time frame

Solutions and Achievements

• Refurbishment of the crushing and leaching sectors
• New buildings
• Material handling systems including a 3 km conveyor
• New cemented paste backfill plant
• Underground infrastructure
• Supervision of infrastructure works and modernization of the ore processing plant
• Supervision of mechanical, electrical and piping works
• Supply of personnel specialized in mining engineering
• Development of a preventive maintenance program
• Cost and schedule control 
• Engineering management