Porgera Gold Mine Processing Plant Operation Management

Abstract: Operations management is essential for manufacturing and service organizations. It focuses on improving efficiency and effectiveness at all operational levels. It involves managing resources for producing and delivering products and services and serves as a guide to achieving the company's vision through effective strategies. This paper explores the operations of the Porgera Gold Mine processing plant by detailing each processing circuit's inputs and outputs and highlighting critical operating parameters. The plant follows a structured process flow, where the output of each circuit relies on its inputs, ultimately producing gold bullion with a purity of 99.5% to 99.9% and Pyrite concentrate. Keywords: Autoclave, Crushing, Ore, Porgera, Pyrite JEL Classification Number: F31, F41