Engineering

Corani

Client: Bear Creek Mining S.A.C.

Puno, Perú

The Corani Project is a major mining development of silver, lead, and zinc, comprising three open-pit exploitable deposits. It stands out as one of the largest undeveloped silver deposits in the world, covering an extensive area of 5,180 hectares. This project represents a significant mining development opportunity in Peru, with the potential to become a benchmark operation in global silver production.

In this context, a series of specialized services and studies were developed, aimed at ensuring the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operation, as detailed below:

  • Development of geotechnical studies for processing plants and mining infrastructure, including foundations, stability, and ground conditions.
  • Supervision of drilling and hydrogeological testing for the characterization of tailings dams, waste dumps, and quarries.
  • Hydrological, hydrogeological, and biological monitoring, incorporating water quality analysis, as well as flora and fauna assessments across different seasons.
  • Geomechanical evaluation and logging of drillholes using specialized techniques for rock mass characterization.
  • Preparation of environmental baseline studies in accordance with soil and environmental sampling guidelines.
  • Development of feasibility and pre-investment studies for road projects and mining access routes, including geometric design and comprehensive analysis.
  • Updating engineering across its different stages (conceptual, basic, and detailed) for mining projects and associated infrastructure.
  • Design of open pits, waste dumps, water dams, and water management systems, integrating technical criteria for safe and efficient operations.