my back of a *** packet calculation18 Jul 2024 18:14
Average gold recovery rate: 65%
Average silver recovery rate: 55%
Using these recovery rates:
Gold:
Total grams of gold = 31,000 tonnes * 1.6 grams/tonne = 49,600 grams
Total recovered grams of gold = 49,600 grams * 65% = 32,240 grams
Total recovered ounces of gold = 32,240 grams / 31.1035 grams/ounce
Value of recovered gold = recovered ounces * price per ounce
Silver:
Total grams of silver = 31,000 tonnes * 3.0 grams/tonne = 93,000 grams
Total recovered grams of silver = 93,000 grams * 55% = 51,150 grams
Total recovered ounces of silver = 51,150 grams / 31.1035 grams/ounce
Value of recovered silver = recovered ounces * price per ounce.
With the estimated recovery rates of 65% for gold and 55% for silver, the values would be:
Gold: $2,549,472.05
Silver: $49,285.95
Total recovered value: $2,598,758.00.
I doubt that they will process 18000 tonnes but let's say they do half of the 31000 that's $1.3m. 50% goes to their joint venture partner so $650k or about £500k annual revenue.