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International Gold Mining Standards
At Chatree Gold Mine, we employ open-pit mining methods to extract valuable ore deposits by excavating deep pits from the surface. Our skilled geologists initiate the process with precision drilling and collection of ore samples for in-depth analysis, determining the gold grade within the ore. We categorize the ore into high-grade, low-grade, marginal-grade, and waste rock.
This approach, harnessing infrared radiation, ensures highly detailed measurements, surpassing the capabilities of conventional drone photogrammetry surveys.
After obtaining topographic data, our mine planning team integrates it with ore grade information to craft a comprehensive ore production plan and design mining pits. This process takes into account various factors, such as the quantity and quality of ore destined for the processing plant, the selection and quantities of machinery, economic viability, adherence to safety regulations, and measures to mitigate environmental impact for the surrounding community.
After finalizing the production plan and pit design, our mining team employs these crafted blueprints to oversee machinery operations, ensuring the efficient extraction of ore for delivery to the processing plant and the removal of waste rock for disposal or construction purposes.
At Chatree Gold Mine, we take pride in being the first mine in Southeast Asia to
for machinery tracking, partnering with Caterpillar, the world’s foremost mining equipment company.
This innovative real-time tracking technology, MineStar Edge, not only optimizes ore production and waste management but also elevates safety standards and improves environmental impact management.
In situations where the ore exists in a form that cannot be easily excavated, controlled blasting is employed to break the rock into smaller pieces, facilitating efficient loading onto trucks. The blasting process is carefully managed, considering various parameters such as the delay time of blasting caps and the quantity of explosives used. Our company actively monitors and records environmental factors, such as vibrations and noise, to ensure strict adherence to environmental standards and minimize any potential influences on the surrounding community.
After the mining process, trucks transport ore to the processing plant, while waste rock is stored in designated areas. Rehabilitation of the waste dumps will commence after mining activities cease, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability in those regions.
Operating as a closed system (Zero Discharge),
we ensure no discharge of water or tailings outside the TSF.
In the realm of tailings management, our company holds certification from the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection, USA.
Additionally, we have partnered with Knight Piésold Consulting, an Australian firm renowned for its global expertise in designing and overseeing tailings operations. Currently, our Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) functions as a storage site for tailings, the residue from gold and silver extraction, undergoing a specialized process to extract and reuse processing chemicals. This method reduces cyanide concentration to less than 20 parts per million (ppm), akin to levels found in consumables such as salt, green peas, and almonds.
Continuous environmental monitoring, encompassing water and air quality, is conducted within the project area and the surrounding community to uphold effective management systems.
PPM, or parts per million, signifies one part within a million (1 in 1,000,000). It serves as a crucial concentration metric, widely embraced for quantifying minuscule substance levels, especially within professional environments. In industries such as air quality assessment, PPM serves as a vital indicator, precisely measuring the fraction of hazardous gases amidst a million parts of air volume.
Akara continues to strengthen its environmental, quality, and safety management practices, earning the Green Industry Certification Level 3: Green System from the Ministry of Industry.
Akara Resources Public Company Limited, operator of the Chatree Gold Mine, has partnered with Chulalongkorn University, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, and Suranaree University of Technology to transform mine tailings from gold and silver production into alternative materials and innovative solutions for the construction, energy, and community enterprise sectors under the Circular Economy concept. The collaboration focuses on developing low-carbon construction materials, biocement, and specialty cement for the energy industry to help reduce natural resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in support of Net Zero goals, while creating added economic value, generating income opportunities, and promoting sustainable community development.
Akara will proceed with filing an appeal against the judgment, as the Company believes that key evidence, scientific data, and expert opinions material to the case may not yet have been fully considered. The Company remains firmly confident that, throughout more than 25 years of operations, it has consistently conducted its business in strict compliance with applicable laws, environmental standards, and regulatory oversight by relevant government authorities.
