Delivered for Rio Tinto in the USA, the Resolution Copper Project highlights MineFill’s expertise in feasibility studies, laboratory testing and backfill system design for large-scale underground mining developments.
Client:
Rio Tinto
Location:
USA
Scope:
Pre-Feasibility Study (Backfill Portion Only)
Duration:
12 Months
Budget:
US$750,000
In 2021, MineFill Services was engaged to support the backfill component of the Resolution Copper Pre-Feasibility Study. The project involved reviewing previous studies, assessing existing design assumptions and calculations, and contributing specialist backfill expertise to the broader study programme.
MineFill also completed extensive laboratory investigations and feasibility-level engineering work, including the development of capital and operating cost estimates to support project evaluation and decision-making.
Project completed
Project budget
The Resolution Copper Project required detailed assessment of the proposed backfill strategy as part of a broader pre-feasibility programme.
The scope involved reviewing existing technical studies, validating design assumptions and developing the engineering information required to support future project planning and investment decisions.
MineFill undertook a comprehensive review of previous studies, design criteria and engineering calculations relating to the backfill system.
This work was supported by extensive laboratory investigations and feasibility-level engineering design, including the preparation of capital and operating cost estimates to assist with project evaluation.
MineFill’s contribution provided valuable technical insight into the backfill requirements of the Resolution Copper Project and supported the advancement of the pre-feasibility study.
Through a combination of laboratory testing, engineering analysis and cost modelling, MineFill delivered the information required to assist future project development and decision-making.
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