PRECIOUS METALS

Rio2 to use ROM at Fenix

Rio2 has announced positive results from a run-of-mine (ROM) heap leaching trial for its 85,000 ounce a year Fenix gold project in Chile, which promises to lower capital costs and operational costs for an eventual mine development.

Rio2's Fenix project in Chile

Rio2's Fenix project in Chile

The tests produced similar metal recovery results as the August 2019 pre-feasibility study (PFS) which will allow the company to simplify operations and eliminate the need for the installation of a single-stage...

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