The MINEX Europe 2019 Forum participants visited Assarel-Medet Mining and Processing Complex in Bulgaria.
Assarel-Medet JSC Mining and Processing Complex is the first, biggest and leading Bulgarian company for open pit mining and processing of copper and other types of ores. The company has at its disposal mining machines which are unique for the country and state-of-the-art flotation equipment of leading world manufacturers. The main mining equipment of Assarel Mine includes modern 250-mm bit drilling units, 130-tonne trucks and 17 cubic meter shovels. The first in the North Hemisphere 160-m3 flotation cells of the latest generation are operational at the Assarel Concentrator Plant. Automated systems for technological process management and control have been implemented at the Assarel Mine and Concentrator Plant which ensure high efficiency and throughput.
Date: 27 June 2019
Location: 11 km northwest of the town of Panagyurishte and 90 km east of the capital Sofia, Bulgaria
Highlights:
The Assarel-Medet Mining and Processing Complex is the foremost mining operation in Bulgaria, specializing in open-pit mining and processing of copper ores.
Formation and Scope: Established in 1986 through the merger of Assarel and Medet, it’s Bulgaria’s largest mining enterprise.
Production Capacity: Processes approximately 14.5 million tons of ore annually.
Infrastructure: Features modern equipment such as 250-mm bit drilling units and 130-ton trucks.
Corporate Importance: Integral to Bulgaria’s industrial sector, known for its scale and technological advancements.
Environmental and Economic Impact: Plays a crucial role in local employment and economic stability, ensuring sustainable resource management.
