Stewart Beckman
construction quality control . The infrastructure scope included upgraded access roads , accommodation apartments for staff , an upgraded water supply system and other site facilities . The bulk of this infrastructure was delivered by local contractors from within the Çöpler District , resulting in a significant level of community involvement . The CSEP was an opportunity to further develop local contractor capability and assist with Alacer ’ s goal of creating a sustainable operation and surrounding community .
The process plant scope included crushing , grinding , acidulation , pressure oxidation , iron / arsenic precipitation , counter current decantation , leach , carbon in pulp , elution , electrowinning , detox / neutralisation and tailings pumping . “ A key feature of the process plant is the twin autoclave circuits that , due to transport constraints , required vessels to undergo final assembly and post-weld heat treatment on site ,” reveals Ebbett of this industry-leading approach . “ We looked at the best way we could get
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EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Stewart Beckman
Mr . Beckman joined Alacer Gold in June 2016 . He has 30 years of experience in the mining and minerals processing industry . Prior to joining Alacer , Mr . Beckman spent 19 years with Rio Tinto , working across a number of product groups in senior leadership , minerals processing , mining operations and project development roles . His most recent roles were Global Lead for Group Working Capital Reduction and Senior Vice President Operations and Technical Development for Turquoise Hill Resources and Director Oyu Tolgoi Expansion . Prior to joining Rio Tinto , he spent seven years in a variety of operational roles at Placer Dome .
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