Myra Falls Zinc, Copper, Gold

Specifications - Myra Falls Zinc, Copper, Gold and Silver Mine, British Columbia, Canada


Key Data
Producer ofZinc, copper, gold and silver
LocationVancouver Island, BC, Canada
OwnershipBreakwater Resources Ltd (100%)
Geology typeVolcanogenic massive sulphides
Mineral typePolymetallic sulphides
Reserve base6Mt grading 6.7% zinc, 1.1% copper, 1.3g/t gold and 46g/t silver
Annual production48,084t Zn, 7,640t Cu, 1.17Moz Ag and 31,750oz Au (2005)
Mining methodUnderground sub-level and drift-and-fill stoping
Processing methodCrushing, grinding, gravity concentration and column flotation to produce sulphide concentrates
Employment440
Key Equipment
ConcentratorKnelson gravity concentrator
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