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La India Mine

Project Highlights:

  • Civil Design
  • Heap Leach Design
  • Water Balance
  • Geotechnical Investigation
  • Construction Quality Assurance

Tierra Group performed geotechnical investigation, water balance, and the Phase 2 heap leach pad (HLP) optimization design at Agnico Eagle’s La India Mine in Sonora State Mexico. Tierra Group provided Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) during initial construction and expansion of the Phase 2 HLP. Tierra Group also conducted an evaluation of current soil cover to aid in prevention of rock acid generation.

Project Highlights:

  • Civil Design
  • Heap Leach Design
  • Water Balance
  • Geotechnical Investigation
  • Construction Quality Assurance

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