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The mine is less than a 2-hour drive to the city of Adana, Türkiye (Population of 2.2 million).
The Port of Mersin is less than 2.5 hours drive from the mine. The port connects the mine to the international zinc market of purchasers.
The at Horzum AS reached a significant milestone with 2,200,000 fatality free shifts at the Pinargozu mine.
One of the exploration drill rigs used at Pinargozu for above and underground drilling. Since 2014 there have been over 70,000 meters of drilling at Pinargozu and over 644 drill holes.
During Q3 2023, Horzum AS completed a total of 3,414 metres of underground and surface diamond core drilling, in 38 holes.
One of the exploration drill rigs used at Pinargozu for above and underground drilling. Since 2014 there have been over 70,000 meters of drilling at Pinargozu and over 644 drill holes.
During Q3 2023, Horzum AS completed a total of 3,414 metres of underground and surface diamond core drilling, in 38 holes.
A photo of the commencement of the 4th adit at Pinargozu.
Heads of Mining, Geology, and Safety & Health Departments in Front of the 541 Adit.
Development of the 541 Adit
High-grade sphalerite mineralization at the 541 Adit.
Production in 2023 is projected to include 9,000 – 11,000 tonnes of approximately 48% zinc sulphide product.
A photo of a development adit at Pinargozu which is big enough to drive a full-size truck through.
Watch the videos below to take a first-person ride on a truck around the mine underground. Pasinex has four adits and recently completed the 4th adit that allows access to the deeper high-grade sulphides at the 541 level.
Our exploration geologists and mining engineers took a photo as we ran to high-grade zinc sulphides while developing our 4th adit at the 541 level, which is now completed.
Our mining engineers took a photo in front of the zinc sulphide material. In Q3 2023 the average grade on zinc sulphide grade sold was 48%.
A mine geologist taking measurements of structures.
A close-up look at the zinc sulphide product. Pinargozu forecasts to produce around 9,000-11,000 wet tonnes of zinc in 2023.
The average grade of zinc sulphide product sold at 49% in Q3 2023 resulted in a 55% gross margin.
Mining geologists taking a closer look at the exploration drill core at Pinargozu.
Geology team and mine manager at the core yard.
A close look at the core from the 541 level. You can see the high-grade zinc sulphides right beside the white marble.
A close look at the high-grade sphalerite mineralization from the 541 adit.
Sphalerite with high-grade zinc and small inclusions of marble.
Pinargozu Mine 541 Adit Map View
Pinargozu Exploration Mine NW-SE Cross-Section View
In this video you’ll see:
- The scenery around the Pinargozu Zinc Mine
- Driving past the staff buildings at Pinargozu
- Entering the mine through the 4th adit at the 541 level
- A close look at the high-grade sphalerite mineralization from the 541 adit
In this video you’ll see:
- The scenery around the Pinargozu zinc mine
- Entering the mine through the 4th adit at the 541 level
- A production ramp connecting the 4th adit to the rest of the mine
- High-grade zinc sulphide at the 541 level
In this video you’ll see:
- High-grade zinc sulphide at the 541 level
- A mine geologist taking measurements of structures
- Our mining engineers taking a photo in front of the zinc sulphide material
- Underground drilling conducted at the 541 level
- Core samples from the drill being collected and logged
- Walking through the 541 adit
- Underground mining dump truck
- A scoop tram