DIAMONDS: Equipment in place for more mining

KELOWNA, BC: Diamcor Mining Inc. has just announced that it has completed the construction, installation, and commissioning work associated with the planned expansion of its in-field dry-screening plant at the Krone-Endora at Venetia Project in South Africa.

These upgrades included the installation of a second Dabmar Bivitec screening unit as well as the design, construction and installation of significant additional conveyor and material handling structures to create a closed-loop automated system to enhance the treatment and removal of fine materials under 1.2mm. 

The Company also completed the design, construction and installation of a large material storage and transfer bin and associated conveyor structures to allow for the automated loading of screened material for transport to the project’s treatment plant.  The company believes this expansion will enhance the efficient screening of fine material, reduce operating costs, and effectively support increased processing capacities in the long-term.

While much of the focus during the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2014 centred on completing the above expansion, the company did participate in one diamond tender selling a total of 2,507.23 carats of rough diamonds.

The recovery of all rough diamonds to date, including those recovered and sold during the three month period ended June 30, 2014, has been incidental to the ongoing commissioning and testing exercises being performed at the project.