British company invests $1.8 million in flotation plant upgrade in Azerbaijan

British mining company Anglo Asian Mining (AAM), which develops gold deposits in Azerbaijan, has invested $1.8 million in upgrading a flotation plant at the Gedabek site, according to a company statement.

The modernisation project is scheduled for completion by the end of April and includes the installation of nine new Imhoflot pneumatic flotation cells, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

These are expected to improve gold and copper recovery rates compared to conventional flotation methods. AAM said the upgrade will enhance processing efficiency for high-grade ore from the Gilar deposit and increase the flexibility of the Gedabek flotation facility.

In addition, according to AAM, as part of modernisation efforts at the Gedabek and Demirli processing facilities, the overall production capacity of Gedabek has been expanded. In particular, an Energy Efficient Pulp Lifter system has been installed to improve mill performance, an industrial shredder has been introduced, and new licensed maintenance software has been implemented.

Additional work is also planned at the Gedabek tailings storage facilities, including the installation of a dam monitoring system based on fibre-optic sensors.

At Demirli, a SAG mill and a ball mill have been commissioned. Bioheap leaching trials are also underway, showing encouraging results, with copper recovery reaching 78%.

Anglo Asian Mining plc is a copper and gold producer in Azerbaijan. A production sharing agreement (PSA) was signed on August 21, 1997, providing for the development of six deposits. Azerbaijan holds a 51% stake in the contract, while Anglo Asian Mining plc holds 49%. The company currently holds rights to develop eight contract areas in Azerbaijan.

By Jeyhun Aghazada