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Aya Gold & Silver: Zgounder Expansion Feasibility Study and Project Update
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Aya Gold & Silver: Zgounder Expansion Feasibility Study and Project Update\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n Aya Gold & Silver: Zgounder Expansion Feasibility Study and Project Update\n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n MONTREAL\n \n ,\n \n Dec. 9, 2021\n \n /CNW Telbec/ -\n \n Aya Gold & Silver Inc.\n \n (TSX: AYA) (\"Aya\" or the \"Corporation\") is pleased to provide an update on the feasibility study for the Zgounder Silver Mine in the Kingdom of\n \n Morocco\n \n .\n \n \n \n Key Highlights\n \n \n \n \n Appointment of Lycopodium Minerals Canada Ltd. (\"Lycopodium\") to deliver the front-end engineering design (\"FEED\") of the new mineral processing plant, for expected completion in early Q2-2022\n \n \n Detailed design has commenced on a first phase of over 4,400 meters (\"m\") of mine infrastructure\n \n \n \n Contract allocation is ongoing with mobilization of selected contractors planned by early Q1-2022\n \n \n \n Development of the procurement and construction strategy in parallel to the FEED\n \n \n Requisition of new mining equipment including two scissor lifts, two scoops and a dumper truck\n \n \n Appointment of an experienced construction team led by Joël Desmeules, P. Eng., a seasoned construction manager with experience in\n \n Canada\n \n and\n \n North Africa\n \n \n \n The Zgounder Silver Mine expansion feasibility study, which will increase the milling rate by 2,000 tonnes per day (\"tpd\") for a total of 2,700 tpd, will be published in Q1-2022\n \n \n \n \"We are completing the Zgounder feasibility study, which follows a very successful drill exploration program and is based on an updated and comprehensive geological model. We have also hired a proven and highly experienced team, which is key to a successful construction project. We have a unique opportunity to leverage a cornerstone asset to deliver stakeholder value and make a real impact locally and internationally with our partners,\" said\n \n Benoit La Salle\n \n , President & CEO.\n \n \n \n Timeline of Feasibility Study and FEED ...