Tanjianshan Gold Mine

China / Gansu / Yumen /

This mine is 90% owned by Eldorado Gold Corp and 5% by Dachaidan Gold Mine, and 5% First Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration of Qinghai Province. Eldorado acquired it from Afcan Mining in 2005 and production started in 2007.

It is a Orogenic type deposit and consists of 2 open pits, Qinlongtan ("QLT") and Jinlonggou ("JLG"). The mine and mill were commissioned in Q4 2006 and commercial production was declared in Q1 2007, and it will have life of mine of 5 years. The ore is processed using Float roast Carbon in Leach with a recovery of 81%.

The proven and probable reserves are 562,000 oz @ 3.16 g/t. H1 2012 gold production was 55,988 oz at cost of 419 per sold oz.

Reference:

www.eldoradogold.com/s/Tanjianshan.asp?ReportID=356330
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Coordinates:   38°16'28"N   94°35'43"E
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