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PROJECT PORTFOLIO 2016
CONTENIDO TABLE OF CONTENTS
SALUDO
Proyecto Pacto (oro)
9 Pacto Project (gold)
Proyecto La Bonita (oro / cobre)
10 La Bonita Project (gold/copper)
Tola Norte (hierro / titnio)
Gerente General
11 Tola Norte (iron/titanium)
La Empresa Nacional Minera del Ecuador ENAMI EP forma parte de la poltica
Proyectos de depsitos primarios y secundarios para la gobernanza responsable y sostenible de nuestros recursos naturales,
12 Projects of primary and secondary deposits desde el ao 2010 ha iniciado la exploracin de varias concesiones en diferen-
tes metales, mediante el trabajo comprometido de nuestro personal y la
13 Cobre Copper
aceptacin de las distintas comunidades involucradas en cada uno de los
Planta de fundicin y refinacin de cobre proyectos, quienes nos han abierto las puertas de sus hogares y son testigos del
14
Smelting and refining copper plant beneficio que puede generar el crecimiento del sector minero ecuatoriano en
sus territorios.
84 W 80 W 76 W 72 W
LA COLOSA Infierno
Chilli,
Cali
Piedra sentada,
Dolores,
2 N 2 N
Tola Norte
COLOMBIA
La Bonita
Telimbela
Distrito Azuay - El Oro
El Torneado Chaucha
2 S Guayaquil Gaby - Papa Grande 2 S
Loma Larga
Tres Chorreras
El Mozo
Cangrejos
Provelo - Zaruma
Mirador Iquitos
Fruta del Norte
Distrito
Nambija
PER
6 S 6 S
MEGA DISTRITO
Chiclayo CAJAMARCA
Yanacocha
SIMBOLOGA Michiquillay
Proyectos ENAMI EP
Trujillo
Proyectos Privados DISTRITO
QUIRUVILCA
Mioceno Tardo a Medio
Chimbote
Cretcico Marino
Paleoceno - Eoceno
Cretcico Continental
10 S 10 S
Jursico
Jurasico
84 W 80 W 76 W 72 W
El Ecuador posee una ubicacin estratgica y clima privilegiado, lo cual Ecuador offers a strategic location and privileged climate, which favours the
favorece al desarrollo de las actividades econmicas en general, entre ellas development of economic activities, in general, which include mining.
la minera. As mismo presenta gran riqueza geolgica, encontrndose en su Likewise, it has expansive geological wealth, including mineral deposits that
territorio depsitos minerales que albergan econmicamente elementos tales house elements such as gold, silver, copper, molybdenum, iron and titanium.
como oro, plata, cobre, molibdeno, hierro y titanio, los mismos que estn These minerals are principally located in the provinces of Pichincha, Bolivar,
dispuestos principalmente en las provincias de Pichincha, Bolvar, Esmeraldas, Imbabura, Zamora Chinchipe, Napo and Sucumbios.
Esmeraldas, Imbabura, Zamora Chinchipe, Napo y Sucumbos.
Although it is known that Ecuador has high quality mineral deposits, it is no
Si bien se conoce que el Ecuador cuenta con depsitos minerales de gran less certain that only a minimal part of the territory has been explored
calidad, no es menos cierto que una mnima parte del territorio ha sido (approximately 8%), and thus it is calculated that the areas related to
explorado (alrededor del 8%), por lo que, se calcula que la dimensin de los mineral resources would be much greater than what data currently shows.
recursos minerales sera mayor a la de los datos que se conocen
actualmente. Worldwide reserves of copper are principally found in Chile, with 28%,
followed by Peru with 13% (Source: USGS 2012), which evidences the
Las reservas mundiales de cobre se encuentran principalmente en Chile con wealth of red metals that are found along the copper belt, which Ecuador is
el 28%, seguido por Per 13% (Fuente: USGS 2012), lo que denota la riqueza part of.
en el metal rojo que se encuentra a lo largo del cinturn cuprfero, del que
Ecuador forma parte.
2
ENTORNO LEGAL LEGAL ENVIRONMENT
El sector minero ecuatoriano se rige por varios cuerpos normativos, siendo concesionario debe aplicar por el inicio de la fase de explotacin de la
el de mayor importancia la Constitucin de la Repblica del Ecuador concesin. El concesionario a gran escala debe suscribir un contrato de
(2008), misma que para el efecto establece que:, los recursos explotacin minera, cuya negociacin empieza en la etapa de evaluacin
estratgicos como los recursos mineros son de propiedad del Estado y, en econmica.
este contexto el Estado puede excepcionalmente delegar la exploracin a
la empresa privada. La seguridad jurdica tambin se encuentra Vale mencionar que, los mineros artesanales, pequeos y medianos
reconocida en la Norma Suprema, como un derecho fundamental de pueden realizar actividades de exploracin y explotacin
nacionales y extranjeros. El concesionario minero tiene el derecho simultneamente.
exclusivo a explorar, explotar, procesar y vender los minerales de la
concesin. Los derechos mineros son susceptibles de cesin y transferencia, previa la
autorizacin de la Agencia de Regulacin y Control Minero, ARCOM.
La Norma que regula al sector minero es la Ley de Minera que data del 29
de enero de 2009, cuya reforma tuvo lugar el 16 de julio de 2013, El actual marco regulatorio ecuatoriano orienta a una gestin
conjuntamente con su respectivo Reglamento General del 16 de ambientalmente responsable para el desarrollo de los proyectos mineros,
noviembre de 2009 y su posterior reforma el 17 de noviembre de 2015. para lo cual se ha implementado una herramienta informtica denominada
Sistema nico de Informacin Ambiental (SUIA), con el propsito de
En trminos generales, existen cuatro categoras de minera en el Ecuador, mejorar los tiempos en la revisin y aprobacin de los estudios
establecidas por rangos de produccin: artesanal, pequea, mediana y ambientales por parte de la Autoridad Ambiental Nacional. Esta
gran escala. Las actividades mineras estn divididas en: exploracin herramienta on-line facilita un mecanismo de presentacin de informacin
inicial (4 aos), exploracin avanzada (4 aos) y evaluacin econmica del ambiental requerida para obtener la licencia ambiental, de manera previa
depsito (2 aos renovables por igual perodo). Durante la etapa final, el al desarrollo de las actividades mineras.
The Ecuadorian mining sector is governed by various standards, of which sion. Large-scale concessionaires must sign a mining exploitation
the most important is the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador (2008), contract, which will begin negotiations during the economic evaluation
which to this effect sets forth that: ...strategic resources, such as mining phase.
resources, are the property of the State, and under this context, the State
can exceptionally delegate exploration to private initiatives. Legal stability It is worth mentioning that artisanal miners, as well as small- and
is also recognized in the Supreme Law, as a fundamental right of national medium-scale miners can carry out exploration and exploitation activities
and foreign parties. Mining concessionaires have the exclusive right to simultaneously.
explore, exploit, process and sell minerals arising from the concession.
Mining rights are susceptible to cession and transfer after receiving due
The Standard that governs the mining sector is the Mining Law, which authorization from the Mining Regulation and Control Agency, ARCOM.
dates back to January 29, 2009, amended on July 16, 2013, along with its
respective General Regulation, dated November 16, 2009 and its The current Ecuadorian regulatory framework is geared toward responsi-
subsequent amendment on November 17, 2015. ble environmental management for the development of mining projects,
for which an information tool has been implemented known as the Sole
In general terms, there are four categories of mining in Ecuador, establi- Environmental Information System (SUIA), with the aim of improving the
shed by production ranges: artisanal, small-, medium- and large-scale review and approval times of environmental studies by the National
mining. Mining activities are divided into phases: initial exploration (4 Environmental Authority. This online tool provides a mechanism for presen-
years), advanced exploration (4 years), and economic evaluation of the ting environmental information required to obtain the environmental
deposit (2 years, renewable for an equal term). During the final phase, the license, prior to carrying out mining activities.
concessionaire must apply to begin the exploitation phase of the conces-
3
CLIMA DE INVERSIN INVESTMENT CLIMATE
Ecuador is a democratic country with political stability, As an example we can mention the cost of electricity,
evidenced by the current government being in power for which is one third of the price paid in countries such as
its second term (ever since 2007), maintaining positive Chile. Similarly, the construction of important hydroelec-
levels of acceptance, in addition to having a party majority tric stations will guarantee low electric rates in the
in the National Assembly. long-term.
The historical investment that the State has made in On the other hand, within the Social Management
Strategic Sectors (Electricity, Natural Resources, Telecom- Framework, conflicts could determine the level of
munications, Strategic Ecuador, Water and Environmental) investments to be made, given the difficulty of starting
is remarkable. The amount totalled an accumulated activities in mining concessions or increases in costs due
investment of $30.38 billion during 20072014, highligh- to stoppages that could occur until communities give the
ted by projects in the strategic sectors that include green light to support the projects. In the case of Ecuador,
hydroelectric stations, wind farms and thermoelectric there are no elevated levels of opposition to the sector,
projects, providing clean energy for new businesses. especially with regards to mining being in the initial
Likewise, water projects have been performed that development phase, which in turn has resulted in great
strengthen this strategic resource for the future. expectations of the communities, as the majority of
stakeholders are committed to supporting this
Within the macroeconomics context, we can say that government initiative. As such, work will continue to be
Ecuador has a moderate tax burden with respect to other performed with communities in an attempt to receive the
countries of the region. Likewise, interest rates are similar social license, which makes mining development
to those of neighbouring countries. Additionally, possible.
operations costs of companies in the Ecuadorian mining
sector are relatively low, which has an impact on the In the words of Ron Hochstein, CEO of Lundin Gold:
profitability of the projects. There are several benefits Ecuador has incredible mining potential, who due to his
offered, including: low energy rates, facilities for vast experience, also stated that: the fiscal and
accessing water, in addition to interesting mineral grades, regulatory regime, investment in infrastructure and
deposits located at minimal depths, minimal clear-cutting education have improved, and Ecuadorians are very
required, modern highway infrastructure, good port and diligent, proactive and dedicated to their work.
airport infrastructure, competitive manual labour costs,
and monetary stability, which foster the competitiveness
of the Ecuadorian mining sector in relation to industry
costs of other countries throughout the region.
4
INCENTIVOS A LA INVERSIN INVESTMENT INCENTIVES
Durante los ltimos aos, el Ecuador ha implementado en la industria minera; depreciacin acelerada (5 a 10 Las actividades de exploracin y explotacin se
polticas pblicas e incentivos tributarios al sector minero, aos); y, la liberacin de impuestos a una gran cantidad de pueden realizar de forma simultnea, sin ajustarse al
disminuyendo significativamente la carga fiscal para las artculos que se requiere para la minera (maquinaria). rgimen de gran minera.
empresas mineras del pas y garantizando estabilidad
tributaria para los inversionistas de este sector. Vale mencionar que el 60% de las regalas de cada En relacin con la patente de conservacin para el
proyecto minero son reinvertidas en las comunidades de la rgimen de mediana minera se estableci una tarifa
En este sentido, y de conformidad con lo dispuesto en el zona de influencia de los proyectos, enfocndolas a la fija, que resulta evidentemente ms beneficiosa en
artculo 408 de la Constitucin de la Repblica del Ecuador, sostenibilidad econmica, a las microempresas y a comparacin con el rgimen de gran minera y
el Estado participar de los beneficios del aprovechamiento necesidades bsicas en general. facilita el rgimen impositivo de los concesionarios
de los recursos minerales, en un monto no inferior a los de mineros en Ecuador.
la empresa que los explota. Dichos beneficios son: Dichos incentivos se afianzaron con la aprobacin de la Ley
de Alianzas Pblico Privadas, el 18 de diciembre de 2015, lo Se fija tarifa cero para la Empresa Nacional Minera
Impuesto a la Renta (22%). cual posibilita la devolucin del impuesto al valor agregado del Ecuador ENAMI EP, por concepto de patentes de
Impuesto al Valor Agregado (12% a las adquisiciones) (IVA) a partir del primero de enero del 2018, lo que traer conservacin.
Regalas Mineras (5%-8%). consigo grandes beneficios a los exportadores mineros, como
Utilidades de los trabajadores (15%). la regularizacin de los mineros informales, transparentando No se requiere trmite alguno ante el Ministerio de
Impuesto a las ganancias extraordinarias (de ser el caso). de esta manera la informacin de la venta de minerales, ya Minera para calificarse como sujeto de derechos
Impuesto a la salida de divisas. que se reducir su contrabando, incrementando asi la Tasa mineros.
Interna de Retorno (TIR) de los proyectos. De igual manera, la
Adicionalmente, el rgimen de minera debe considerar el citada normativa viabiliza que los pequeos mineros tengan Se incluy el derecho a la transferencia para la
pago de patentes anuales de conservacin y el pago de socios o accionistas extranjeros en sus empresas. seguridad, mismo que beneficia a las entidades que
regalas. financian los proyectos mineros, lo cuales estn
Por otra parte, el 17 de noviembre de 2015 se expidi el dirigidos especialmente a las entidades financieras.
El Ecuador presenta una poltica de promocin para la Decreto Ejecutivo No. 823, que contiene las reformas del Quedan pendientes las directrices del Ministerio
atraccin de inversiones mineras, con miras a desarrollar Reglamento a la Ley de Minera, entre las cuales Sectorial para clarificar este asunto.
proyectos mineros a mediana y gran escala en un futuro precisamos las siguientes:
cercano. Para lo cual se otorga la posibilidad a los No se requiere aprobacin de una auditora por parte
inversionistas, de suscribir contratos de estabilidad Se abre la posibilidad para cualquier concesionario minero del Ministerio de Ambiente para pasar de la fase de
tributaria por 15 aos y reduccin de la tarifa de impuesto a de gran escala o pequea escala para cambiarse al exploracin inicial a avanzada.
la renta por reinversin de activos productivos, entre otros. rgimen de mediana minera, en virtud de consideraciones
tcnicas o por motivos de mercado. Al igual que un El clculo de las regalas debe estar basado en el
Los logros de mayor importancia implementados a partir concesionario de mediana minera puede cambiar su ingreso neto o el Net Smelted Return NSR, sin
del ao 2014 son: La estabilidad tributaria en relacin con rgimen a gran minera en cualquier momento. embargo, mientras en pequea y mediana minera
las modificaciones al impuesto a la renta y el IVA; el uso del los concesionarios pueden deducirse el precio de
valor actual neto (VAN) para el clculo del ajuste soberano; Si es que despus de ocho aos un concesionario minero fundicin, refinamiento y transporte, en gran minera
la estandarizacin de una frmula para el clculo del de gran escala no ha finalizado su programa de slo se pueden deducir estos dos ltimos.
impuesto a las ganancias extraordinarias, que se aplican exploracin inicial y avanzada, puede cambiar su rgimen
una vez que la empresa haya amortizado toda su inversin, a uno de mediana escala, lo que impacta directamente en
eliminando as la discrecionalidad; la exencin del los costos de las patentes de la concesin, en lugar de
impuesto a la salida de divisas (ISD) para bienes necesarios pasar directamente a la etapa de evaluacin econmica.
In recent years, Ecuador has implemented public policies and industry; accelerated depreciation (5 to 10 years); and, Exploration and exploitation activities can be
tax incentives for the mining sector, significantly reducing the exemption of taxes on a wide variety of items required for performed simultaneously, without adjusting the
tax burden for mining companies in the country and guarantee- mining (machinery). large-scale mining regime.
ing tax stability for investors in this sector.
It is worth mentioning that 60% of the royalties of each mining With regards to the conservation patent for the
In this sense, and in accordance with what is set forth in Article project are reinvested in the communities in the zone of medium-scale mining regime, a fixed rate was
408 of the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador, the State will influence of the projects, focusing them on economic sustaina- established, which is evidently more beneficial than
receive profits stemming from the exploitation of mineral bility, small businesses and basic needs, in general. that of the large-scale mining regime, facilitating the
resources in an amount no less than what the company itself tax regime for mining concessionaires in Ecuador.
receives. Said benefits are: Said initiatives were strengthened by the approval of the
Public-Private Alliances Law, on December 18, 2015, which A rate of zero is established for the National Mining
Income Tax (22%). makes it possible to receive refunds on Value Added Tax - VAT Company of Ecuador ENAMI EP for the concept of
Value Added Tax (12% on acquisitions) (IVA in Spanish) as of January 1, 2018, which will result in great conservation patents.
Mining Royalties (5%-8%). benefits for mining exporters, such as the normalization of
Employee Profit Sharing (15%). informal miners, thus making the information related to mineral No process is required whatsoever with the Ministry
Windfall Earnings Tax (if applicable). sales transparent, as illegal mineral sales will reduce, of Mines to be deemed a subject of mining rights.
Outgoing Currency Remittance Tax. increasing the Internal Return Rate (IRR) of projects. Likewise,
the aforementioned standard makes it possible for small-scale The right of transfer was included as an assurance to
Additionally, the mining system must consider the payment of miners to have partners or foreign investors in their companies. benefit the entities that finance the mining projects,
annual conservation patents and royalty payments. which are especially geared toward financial entities.
On the other hand, on November 17, 2015 Executive Decree No. The guidelines of the Respective Ministry are
Ecuador presents a promotion policy for attracting mining 823 was issued, which contains reforms to the Regulation to pending to clarify this matter.
investments, geared toward developing medium- and the Mining Law, which we highlight the following:
large-scale mining projects in the near future. This includes No approval is required by the Ministry of the
granting investors the possibility of signing tax stability Opens the possibility for any large-scale or small-scale mining Environment from an auditing firm to change from
contracts for a period of 15 years and reducing the income tax concessionaire to change over to medium-scale mining, in the initial exploration phase to the advanced
rate for reinvestment of production assets, among others. virtue of technical considerations or market conditions. exploration phase.
Likewise, a medium-scale mining concessionaries can change
The most important achievements implemented as of 2014 are: over to large-scale mining at any time. The calculation of royalties must be based on net
tax stability with regards to modifications to income tax and VAT; earnings or the Net Smelter Return NSR; neverthe-
application of the net present value (NPV) for calculating If after eight years a large-scale mining concessionaire has less, small- and medium-scale mining concessionai-
sovereign adjustment; standardization of a formula for not finished its initial and advanced exploration program, it res may deduct the smelting, refining and transport
calculating windfall earnings tax, which is applied when the can change its regime to medium-scale mining, which prices, while large-scale concessionaires can only
company has amortized its entire investment, thereby directly impacts the concession patent costs, instead of deduct the latter two.
eliminating discretional nature; exemption of the outgoing directly moving on to the economic evaluation phase.
currency remittance tax (ISD) on goods required for the mining
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PROYECTO / PROJECT
Cobre
Copper
Molibdeno
Molybdenum LLURIMAGUA
UBICACIN: LOCATION: MAPA GEOQUMICO DE GEOCHEMICAL MAP
Imbabura / Cotacachi Imbabura/Cotacachi ANOMALAS SUPERFICIALES OF SURFACE ANOMALIES
FASE PHASE:
Exploracin avanzada Advanced exploration
RECURSOS: RESOURCES:
Recurso Inferido de 318 MM TN. Inferred resource of 318 MM TN. SOCIAL STATUS OF THE PROJECT:
Ley del cobre: 0.7 %. Copper grade: 0.7 %.
At the Llurimagua mining project the ENAMI EP has
Ley del molibdeno: 0.016 %. Molybdenum grade: 0.016%.
promoted a management model within the area of influence,
in the social, environmental and institutional ambit, based on
........ ........ agreements with Ecuadorian State institutions and the
INFRAESTRUCTURA communities. The inter-institutional support has been
/ INFRASTRUCTURE ........ ........ important for performing mining activities. This has been
........ ........ based on permanent information and communications
processes regarding mining phases, practices and
........ ........ 4h responsible environmental management. Additionally, this is
founded on the mining standards and talks, negotiations and
Alto
desarrollo
Mediano
desarrollo
Bajo
desarrollo
........ ........ 4h agreements for technical-operational activities.
High Medium Low
development development development
........
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PROYECTO / PROJECT
Cobre
Copper
Molibdeno
Molybdenum TELIMBELA
UBICACIN: LOCATION: MAPA GEOQUMICO DE GEOCHEMICAL MAP
Bolivar / Chimbo Bolivar/Chimbo ANOMALAS SUPERFICIALES OF SURFACE ANOMALIES
FASE: PHASE:
Exploracin avanzada Advanced exploration
FASE: PHASE:
Exploracin avanzada Advanced exploration
2015 2015
Anomala de Cu-Mo en el sector de Cu-Mo anomaly in the sector of
Manchuri (1 km). Manchuri (1 km2).
Durante el 2015 se perforaron 1.674,30 m During 2015 1,674.30 m. were drilled of
de 1.800 m planificados, distribuidos en 6
the 1,800 m. planned, distributed
sondajes. ESTATUS SOCIAL DEL PROYECTO
throughout 6 drillholes.
Los resultados obtenidos de los sondajes Las acciones de responsabilidad social en el
The results obtained from the drillholes
ratifican la proyeccin de las vetas a proyecto minero Pacto, han permitido mantener un
ratify the projection of veins at depth.
profundidad. relacionamiento comunitario armonioso con la
poblacin; adems de posicionar la actividad
2016 2016 minera como una oportunidad productiva y de
Se consolidar la informacin con los The information will be consolidated with desarrollo para la zona, especialmente en las
resultados de laboratorio que se reciba. the lab results received. parroquias Pacto y Gualea, reas de influencia del
proyecto minero.
POTENCIAL: POTENTIAL:
347.000 onzas de oro en el sector El Viudo. 347,000 ounces of gold in the sector of
50.000 onzas de oro en el sector La Victoria. El Viudo. 50,000 ounces of gold in the SOCIAL STATUS OF THE PROJECT:
(ENAMI EP) sector of La Victoria. (ENAMI EP) The social responsibility actions in the Pacto
mining project have fostered a harmonious
relationship with the community, in addition to
positioning mining activities as an opportunity for
production and development in the zone, especially
........ ........ in the parishes of Pacto and Gualea, areas of
INFRAESTRUCTURA influence of the mining project.
/ INFRASTRUCTURE ........ ........
........ ........
........ ..... 2. 5 h
Alto
desarrollo
Mediano
desarrollo
Bajo
desarrollo
........ ..... 2. 5 h
High Medium Low
development development development
........
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Au PROYECTO / PROJECT
Cobre
Copper
Oro
Gold LA BONITA
UBICACIN: LOCATION: MAPA GEOQUMICO DE GEOCHEMICAL MAP
Sucumbos / La Sofa, Rosa Florida Sucumbios/La Sofa, Rosa Florida ANOMALAS SUPERFICIALES OF SURFACE ANOMALIES
y La Bonita and La Bonita
SUPERFICIE: SURFACE AREA:
13.590 ha 13,590 hectares
CLASIFICACIN DEL PROYECTO: PROJECT CLASSIFICATION:
Greenfield Greenfield
FASE: PHASE:
Exploracin inicial Initial exploration
NIVEL DE INFORMACIN: LEVEL OF INFORMATION:
8 8
LICENCIA AMBIENTAL: ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSE:
Vigente. In effect. An environmental license has
Se dispone de una licencia ambiental been granted for the initial exploration
para la fase exploracin inicial en la phase of the La Chispa mining
concesion minera La Chispa. concession.
Otra licencia para exploracin avanzada Another license, for advanced
se encuentra en trmite. exploration, is being processed.
POTENCIAL:
Campaas de geoqumicas de chips de rocas, sedimentos activos y suelos muestran valores anmalos en elementos de Cu, Au y Ag. Se han determinado
dos zonas potenciales hacia el oeste del proyecto con valores de hasta 1 g/ton. en Au. Hacia el oeste existen importantes zonas con valores anmalos en
Cu, hasta 1%, y Au 1.9 g/Ton, en rocas Cuarzo-Monzonitas. Adems de extensas zonas de alteracin cuarzo-sericita-pirita con intensidad moderada a fuerte.
POTENTIAL:
Geochemical campaigns of rock chips, active sediments and soils show anomalies of Cu, ESTATUS SOCIAL DEL PROYECTO
Au and Ag. Two potential zones have been identified to the west of the project with values Se han promovido procesos continuos de cooperacin
up to 1 g/ton of Au. To the west there are important zones with anomalies of Cu up to 1%, con la Autoridad Municipal del cantn La Bonita y las
and Au measuring 1.9 g/Ton, in Quartz-Monzonite rocks. Additionally, there are extensive comunidades del rea de influencia en aspectos
zones with moderate to strong quartz-sericite-pyrite alterations. ambientales, sociales y comunicacionales para el
desarrollo de las actividades mineras; adems de
........ ........ contribuir en el impulso de iniciativas locales que
permitan aportar con los proyectos productivos.
INFRAESTRUCTURA
/ INFRASTRUCTURE ........ ........
SOCIAL STATUS OF THE PROJECT:
........ ........ Continuous cooperation processes have been promoted
with the Municipal Authorities of the county of La Bonita
........ ..... 3 .5 h and the communities in the area of influence regarding
environmental, social and communications aspects for
Alto
desarrollo
Mediano
desarrollo
Bajo
desarrollo
........ ..... 6. 5h the development of mining activities; in addition to
contributing to the promotion of local initiatives that
High Medium Low
development development development
........ support productive projects.
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Fe Ti PROYECTO / PROJECT
Hierro
Iron
Titnio
Titanium TOLA NORTE
UBICACIN: LOCATION: MAPA GEOQUMICO DE GEOCHEMICAL MAP
Esmeraldas / Eloy Alfaro Esmeraldas/Eloy Alfaro ANOMALAS SUPERFICIALES OF SURFACE ANOMALIES
FASE: PHASE:
Exploracin avanzada Advanced exploration
Certicacin de Recursos
Certicacin de Recursos
DEPSITOS PRIMARIOS
Programa de perforacin
Programa de perforacin
Certicacin de Recurso
Perforacin exploratoria
Estudios Metalrgicos
Estudios Metalrgicos
EVALUACIN SEMIDETALLE
Estudios Geotcnicos
Estudios Geotcnicos
Imgenes Satelitales
Tcnica/econmica
Tcnica/econmica
Viabilidad Ambiental
Viabilidad Ambiental
Viabilidad Ambiental
Viabilidad Ambiental
Viabilidad Ambiental
Viabilidad Ambiental
Ingenieria de detalle
INICIO DE EXPLORACIN
Ingenieria de bsica
Estudi Econmico
Estudi Econmico
Geofsica Terrestre
Fotografas Areas
Viabilidad Tcnica
Viabilidad Tcnica
Viabilidad Tcnica
Viabilidad Tcnica
Cuanticacin de
Mapeo geolgico
Viabilidad Social
Viabilidad Social
Viabilidad Social
Viabilidad Social
Viabilidad Social
Viabilidad Social
EVAUACIN DETALLE
SECUNDARIOS
Geofsica Area
SUBTOTAL /20
SUBTOTAL /20
SUBTOTAL /20
SUBTOTAL /20
SUBTOTAL /20
SUBTOTAL /20
ACTIVIDADES
en malla - inll
en malla - inll
DEPSITOS
Sedimentos
Sedimentos
semidetalle
especco
Viabilidad
Viabilidad
Recursos
General
Suelos
Suelos
detalle
detalle
Rocas
Rocas
piloto
Piloto
X Llurimagua 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 SI SI SI 0 0 0 5 1 4 10 7 0 7 2 0 2
X Telimbela 1 1 2 4 4 0 0 3 15 SI SI SI 1 2 2 2 0 0 7 0
X El Torneado 1 1 2 4 4 0 0 3 15 SI SI SI 1 2 2 2 0 0 7 0
X Pacto 1 1 0 4 4 0 0 3 13 SI SI SI 1 1 2 2 0 0 6 0
X La Bonita 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 7 SI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
X Tola Norte 1 1 10 0 0 2 14 SI SI SI 0 0 5 1 4 10 NO SI SI
EXPLORACIN INICIAL EXPLORACIN AVANZADA EVALUACIN ECONMICA
TOTAL/160
prefactibilidad
ALTO RIESGO produccin minera
Puntaje 5 5 10 20 Seleccin
Seleccin de la zona
EVALUACIN ECONMICA DETALLE
12
Regional
%
DEPSITOS PRIMARIOS
DISMINUCIN
Insfraestructura Mina
Viabilidad Ambiental
Viabilidad Ambiental
Construccin Planta
DEL RIESGO
Tcnica/ecnmica
Tcnica/ecnmica
Viabilidad Social
Viabilidad Social
SECUNDARIOS
SUBTOTAL /20
SUBTOTAL /20
ACTIVIDADES
DEPSITOS
Produccin
Viabilidad
Viabilidad
Accesos
PRODUCCIN
ACTIVIDAD
Revisin de Revisin de geoqumica suelos, mapeo metalrgicos Ensayos y produccin,
literatura literatura regional, de geofsica, estudios disminucin
visita de campo geofsica area levantamiento metalrgicos o la eliminacin
de residuos
X Llurimagua 24 15.0%
X Telimbela 22 13.8%
X El Torneado 22 13.8%
X Pacto 19 11.9%
X La Bonita 7 4.4% 24 15.0%
X Tola Norte 24 15.0%
OPERACIN
22 13.8%
33 13.8%
19 11.9%
Los sistemas de clasificacin de la de ENAMI EP sern vistos por profesionales o y aprobados para la actividad en cuestin.
TOLA NORTE 24 15.0%
informacin agrupan los contenidos en individuos cuyo idioma en comn es la La estandarizacin de los niveles de la
niveles perfectamente definidos y clasificacin y conceptos que se maneja informacin preparada en el presente 7 4.4%
diferenciados uno de otros acorde a la sobre los proyectos de exploracin minera a informe, detallar los diferentes procesos y
puntuacin por cada nivel y clasificacin del nivel internacional, es as que fue importante consideraciones que ubicaron y clasificaron
o los proyectos dentro del negocio de la realizar una estandarizacin de la los proyectos acorde al nivel de la when the user is going to carry out a search language is the classification and concepts majority of opportunities they are explicit,
industria de exploracin de minerales. Son clasificacin por niveles de informacin en informacin existente y desarrollada para or enquiry of the degree to which a certain used for mining exploration projects on an and are important to comply with to obtain
tiles cuando el usuario va a realizar una los proyectos de ENAMI EP. El trmino de cada uno. project in the portfolio of ENAMI EP has been international level. As such, it was important the expected results, approved for the activity
bsqueda o consulta del grado de desarrollo estandarizacin tiene como connotacin developed, with regards to the level of to standardize the classification by levels of in question. The standardization of the levels
de un determinado proyecto en el portafolio principal la idea de seguir el proceso information that has been generated for the information in ENAMI EP projects. The of information prepared herein will detail the
de la ENAMI EP en cuanto al nivel de standard a travs del cual se tiene que actuar project. primary connotation of standardization is to different processes and considerations that
informacin que se haya generado sobre el o proceder. Al mismo tiempo, esta idea The information classification system groups follow a standard process that it is required ranked and classified the projects according
mismo. supone la de cumplir con reglas que, si bien the contents in clearly defined levels in which For this classification, a standard was used to act or proceed through. At the same time, to the level of existing information developed
en ciertos casos pueden estar implcitas, en each item is differentiated from others that is applied by the mining industry this assumes that all rules will be complied for each one.
Para la presente clasificacin se ha llevado la mayora de las oportunidades son reglas according to the score of each level and worldwide, as ENAMI EP projects will be seen with, which, although in certain
un estndar aplicado en la industria minera a explcitas y de importante cumplimiento a fin classification of the project(s) within the by professionals or individuals whose shared circumstances these may be implicit, in the
nivel internacional, puesto que los proyectos de que se obtengan los resultados esperados mineral exploration industry. This is useful
COBRE COPPER
La decisin de la Empresa Nacional Minera del Ecuador
ENAMI EP, de especializarse en cobre corresponde al
cambio de la matriz productiva que contempla el Proyecto
de Refinera y Fundicin de cobre y adems atiende a
varios factores que se enfrentan las grandes empresas de
talla mundial tales como:
The decision of the National Mining Company of Ecuador In accordance with the aforementioned, in recent times Due to the fact that it is highly durable, a good
ENAMI EP to specialize in copper corresponds to the Ecuador has adopted measures to offer attractive conductor of electricity and heat, antibacterial,
change in the production matrix, which includes the conditions to investors, considering the low cost of resistant to corrosion, easily mixed with other
Copper Refining and Smelting Project, and also involves production in comparison to other countries. It is for this metals and highly malleable, it has multiple uses in
several factors that large companies face on an reason that as the mining industry is long-term, it is a variety of industries. Because of these
international level, such as: appropriate to consider investing in copper specialization, characteristics, experts are continually researching
considering that copper production market conditions new uses for copper.
Lower mineral grades in copper mines due to the aging could become critical to the Ecuadorian economy.
of main concessions, along with the lack of copper Pursuant to the information provided in 2014 by
projects being built. On the other hand, it is worthwhile to emphasize the Wood Mackenzie, the final uses of copper are
benefits of copper, including the fact that it is a primarily: construction, consumer products (29%),
Progressive increase of refined copper worldwide. semi-precious, non-ferrous metal that has been used electrical cabling (19%), transportation (12%) and
since ancestral times; humanity has worked with copper industrial machinery (10%), with China being the
Annual increase in the cost of labour. for 10,000 years, and it is currently a very important worlds largest copper consumer, using about 44%
component of modern-day life, with hundreds of of total worldwide production.
Cost of water, which in countries such as Chile requires applications, including areas such as: electricity,
the intensive use of electric energy to remove salt from electronics, plumbing, transport, construction, architecture The National Mining Company of Ecuador has
the seawater used. and health products (sanitizers for hospital use). considered it wise to position itself for medium-
Approximately 26 million tonnes of copper are used every and long-term copper investment due to its high
Cost of energy vs. intensity of use (kWh/tmf) required for year on a worldwide level. demand worldwide.
the mining industry, which, in many occasions, is
dependent on imported energy sources. Copper is a highly versatile metal that is extremely
important due to its recyclable properties. Of all metals, it
Decrease in productivity in the tonnes of copper/worker has the greatest potential to be reused, as its capacity is
ratio vs. copper production standstill over recent years. essentially infinite.
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PLANTA DE FUNDICIN Y REFINACIN DE COBRE
SMELTING AND REFINING COPPER PLANT
El Gobierno Nacional promueve un plan integral para el Dentro del Portafolio de Proyectos 2016, la ENAMI EP ESTADO DEL PROYECTO:
desarrollo de industrias estratgicas en el pas, las cuales presenta varias concesiones para minera a gran escala, Estudio de pre-factibilidad realizado por
parten del aprovechamiento responsable de los recursos tales como Telimbela y El Torneado (Bolvar) y Nanguipa Snc-Lavalin, finalizado en diciembre de 2014.
naturales (materia prima) y se transforman en productos (Zamora Chinchipe), los cuales han sido impulsados por el Estudio de factibilidad inici en abril de 2015.
intermedios que luego son requeridos por otras industrias Gobierno Nacional y podran resultar favorables luego de
para la elaboracin de productos finales. efectuarse los estudios correspondientes, formando as COMPETITIVIDAD:
parte de la produccin tendiente a abastecer la Planta de Ubicacin privilegiada para exportar cobre
En el Ecuador, el objetivo es impulsar la industria minera y Cobre. refinado a China e importar concentrado
la metalrgica (refinera de cobre y aluminio), de manera desde Chile y/o Per.
que se generen varias actividades tendientes a dinamizar el Estos Proyectos (en busca de socios estratgicos), ofrecen Integracin futura con concentrado de
progreso en el pas, como una palanca productiva, social y la posibilidad de integracin UP y MIDSTREAM para el cobre producido localmente.
econmica con valor agregado. inversor. Potencial para aumentar ingresos a travs de
exportacin de subproducto, cido sulfrico hasta
Los principales retos socio-econmicos del Gobierno "El impacto social y ambiental se controlar con un margen Chile a precios competitivos.
Nacional son: reducir la pobreza y mejorar la calidad de vida de accin considerando regulaciones actuales y futuras" Factores de competitividad en escala regional y
a travs del fomento a la inversin, aumento y distribucin global (costos de electricidad y mano
de la renta, creacin de puestos de trabajo, mejoramiento MERCADOS OBJETIVOS: de obra competitivos).
de la calificacin y calidad del mercado laboral, crecimiento Exportacin de ctodos al Asia (China) Impacto social y ambiental controlado y de poca
directo de la industria minera, sustitucin de importaciones, Exportacin de sub-productos escala: bajo riesgo en la ejecucin del proyecto.
fomento de exportaciones con nuevos productos y (cido sulfrico a Chile, recuperacin de
mercados, desagregacin y transferencia tecnolgica y metales de barros andicos: mercado global)
desarrollo de nuevas tecnologas.
MATERIA PRIMA:
Este plan constituye uno de los pilares fundamentales Concentrado de cobre
dentro de la estrategia para el cambio de la matriz (importado o producido localmente)
productiva, debido a que su ejecucin determinar la
aceleracin en el crecimiento econmico y coadyuvar en
pos de superar los principales desafos sociales.
C O L O M B I A
The National Government is promoting a comprehensive plan to Likewise, efforts to seek investors have been accelerated through Export of cathodes to Asia (China)
develop strategic industries in the country, which involve the strategic public-private alliances and/or direct investment, as this Export derivatives (sulphuric acid to Chile,
responsible exploitation of natural resources (raw material) to project requires an investment of approximately 2 billion dollars. recovery of metals from anode slimes: global market)
transform them into intermediary products, which are then
required by other industries to manufacture final products. The National Mining Company of Ecuador (ENAMI EP) has resolved RAW MATERIAL:
to focus its efforts on copper projects, considering the favorable Copper concentrate
In Ecuador, the objective is to promote the mining and metallurgic geological environment that suggest an enormous potential it (imported or locally produced)
industry (copper and aluminum refining) to promote various holds for various areas included in its Portfolio. Additionally, there
activities that will stimulate progress within the country, like a is a global demand for copper and based on its plan, Ecuador PROJECT STATUS:
productive, social and economic lever with added value. would become a primary supplier for this productive chain. Pre-feasibility study carried out by
SNC-Lavalin, completed December 2014.
The main socio-economic challenges that the National The 2016 Project Portfolio of ENAMI EP includes several Feasibility study began April 2015.
Government faces are: to reduce poverty and improve quality of large-scale mining concessions such as Telimbela, El Torneado
life by promoting investment, increasing and distributing income, (Bolvar) and Nanguipa (Zamora Chinchipe), that the Government COMPETITIVENESS:
generating employment, improving the qualifications in, and has promoted and could prove favorable after carried out the Privileged location for exporting refined copper to China
quality of, the labour market, and through the direct growth of the relevant studies for forming part of the production tending to and importing concentrate from Chile and/or Peru.
mining industry, import substitution, export promotion with new supply the copper plant. Future integration with locally produced copper
products and markets, technological disaggregation and transfer, concentrate.
and developing new technology. These Projects (looking for strategic partners) offer investors the Potential to increase profit by exporting derivatives,
possibility of integrating UP and MIDSTREAM. sulphuric acid to Chile at competitive prices.
This plan represents one of the fundamental pillars of the strategy Competition factors on a regional and global scale
to change the production matrix, as the execution of this plan will (competitive electricity and labour prices).
determine the speed of economic growth and contribute to "Social and environmental impacts will be controlled with a Controlled and low-scale social and environmental
overcoming the critical social challenges faced by the country. margin of action that considers current and future regulations. impact: low risk project execution.
To this effect, it has been determined that a Copper Smelting and
Refining Plant will be built in the province of Guayas with the
capability of producing 280 kilotons/year of copper cathodes using
1,000 ktons of imported and/or local concentrate. TARGET MARKETS:
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