Mining Magazine June 2017 | Page 56

PT MERDEKA COPPER GOLD TBK
Protecting local water supplies is essential , and no fewer than six dams have been constructed with this specific purpose in mind . Moorhead adds : “ We have two process water dams which take water from the catchment , one storm water pond which is a clay and plastic lined , and three environmental control dams that collects all the runoff . These can also handle the extreme rainfall events up to three times over . “ We also have a detox system to manage cyanide and arsenic levels in excess process water , backed up by mercury scrubbers if required . Merdeka has also spent over 15,000 man-hours on safety training and continues to build skills and awareness in this regard .
With the Tujuh Bukit Project now in production , Merdeka has its sights confidently set on the future dividends that a mine of this size and quality is certain to bring . Its shareholders
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