Commissioning of McIlvenna Bay Project
This presentation highlights the journey of bringing the McIlvenna Bay Project from design to operation. Topics will include the orebody and its metallurgical characteristics, the laboratory test work and process development that shaped the concentrator flowsheet, and key commissioning milestones. The presentation will also explore challenges encountered during startup and lessons learned throughout the transition from project execution to production.
Mike Pimentel
Mike Pimentel is Chief Metallurgist at Eldorado Gold Saskatchewan and a Chemical Engineering graduate with nearly 15 years of experience in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. Throughout his career, he has worked in plant operations, metallurgical test work, and process optimization across a variety of commodities, including nickel, copper, lead, zinc, and bismuth. Combining hands-on operational experience with a strong technical foundation, Mike focuses on translating metallurgical data into practical solutions that improve process performance, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business value.
