Enaex commissions all electric emulsion charging unit at MSC in Argentina
Enaex Argentina says it has commissioned a 100% electric unit for mechanised emulsion charging at the Minera Santa Cruz (MSC) gold and silver mine. MSC was founded in 2001 through a joint venture between Hochschild Mining and Minera Andes, now McEwen Mining, with the objective of exploring and developing the San José Mine. San José is a low-sulfidation epithermal deposit of quartz veins enriched with gold and silver.
The deposit is located in the northwest of the Deseado Massif, 50 kilometres from the town of Perito Moreno in the province of Santa Cruz. When it began operations in 2007, MSC was the first underground metal mine with on-site ore processing in the province.
Enaex says it was a joint project developed together with MSC that reinforces a shared vision of innovation and sustainability. It adds that at Minera Santa Cruz, this initiative is built on a strong commitment to innovation and openness to change as part of its operational management; the dedication of its multidisciplinary field teams and collaborative work with Enaex; and tangible improvements in safety, costs, productivity, and sustainability.
The unit is 100% electric so it eliminates combustion engine use during charging operations and reduces noise in underground mining environments while improving visibility to enhance safety. It offers mechanised charging with greater operational consistency.
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