Suichang Gold Mine: Charting a Path Toward High-Quality, Sustainable Development
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2018-07-23
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Recently, the site of the technical upgrade for the all-slurry cyanidation process in the beneficiation workshop of Suichang Gold Mine Co., Ltd. in Zhejiang Province was bustling with activity. 3 Since last month, the company has actively put into practice the development philosophy of the new era, fully leveraging its existing technological advantages to carry out technical upgrades on the cyanide slag de-cyanidation process for all-slurry cyanidation, thereby achieving the goal of zero hazardous solid waste discharge.
Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. In recent years, the company has placed ecological development and environmental protection in a prominent position, aiming to build... “ Safe, green, and healthy ” With the vision of becoming a modern mining enterprise, we are taking a series of measures—including upgrading technological processes, recycling and reusing wastewater, and beautifying the mine site environment—to scientifically balance environmental protection and resource extraction, ensuring that green becomes the most beautiful hallmark of our company’s development.
Adhering to the green philosophy Focus on green development
If the beauty of mountains and waters is naturally endowed by heaven and earth, requiring no effort on our part, then the beauty of construction reveals our skill and craftsmanship—only with time and persistent effort can it truly take shape. The company has always adhered to the concept of green development, placing environmental protection high on its agenda, keeping its goals firmly in mind, shouldering its responsibilities with determination, and ensuring that these commitments are effectively put into practice, thereby achieving tangible results in environmental protection.
The company has strengthened its leadership in environmental protection efforts, adopting a top-down approach in which the chief executive personally oversees and assumes overall responsibility for these efforts. Environmental protection is given equal importance to safe production. A Safety and Environmental Management Committee has been established, chaired by the Chairman of the Board, with the General Manager serving as the vice-chair. Key personnel from relevant functional departments and related divisions serve as committee members. The Safety and Environmental Protection Office is specifically responsible for day-to-day operations and assigns dedicated personnel to handle these tasks. We will further improve the environmental management system, refine environmental management regulations, standardize environmental management processes and work procedures, ensuring that our systems are comprehensive, responsibilities are clearly defined, management is effective, and assessments are stringent.
The company insists. “ Prevention first, process control, and strict management. ” The approach to environmental protection work, focusing on addressing existing implementation challenges in environmental protection. “ Three Simultaneities ” Issues such as lax enforcement, improper operation of environmental protection facilities, inadequate implementation of green and civilized construction on-site, insufficient attention to basic environmental management, and delayed identification of environmental hazards—addressed from the perspectives of technology, funding, time, personnel, measures, and implementation—we will develop practical and feasible rectification plans to ensure that the enterprise operates in compliance with environmental laws and regulations, becoming a builder of lush mountains and clear waters and a practitioner of a beautiful China.
Step up governance efforts. Safeguard the green mountains and clear waters.
Environmental governance benefits society. Acidic wastewater and industrial effluents discharged from mining operations have always been the top priority in environmental protection efforts at Suichang Gold Mine. Adhering to the philosophy of “revitalizing mines through science and technology,” the company has turned industrial wastewater into a valuable resource by recycling it, ensuring that the comprehensive emission compliance rate of pollutants reaches the required standard. 100% Install a technological engine for enterprises’ green and environmentally friendly development.
Before the establishment of Suichang Gold Mine, this area had already seen mining operations for pyrite, leaving behind numerous sulfur-containing waste rock piles. Taking on its social responsibility proactively, Suichang Gold Mine has undertaken an acidic wastewater treatment project to address historically accumulated sulfur-containing heavy-metal wastewater. The project’s maximum daily wastewater treatment capacity is... 5000 Cubic meters, annual operating costs 50 Over ten thousand yuan. For the remediation of sulfur-containing heavy-metal waste rock piles, a prevention and control approach involving drainage and gas isolation is adopted. Calcium carbide slag is used to cover the waste rock site, forming a protective layer that is then covered with soil and planted with vegetation, thereby isolating the waste rock from the air and restoring the ecological environment.
Suichang Gold Mine adheres to the goal of energy conservation and emission reduction, and has undertaken technological upgrades to its all-slurry cyanidation process. By adopting new equipment and technologies, all cyanide-containing wastewater is returned to the production process for recycling, achieving zero discharge of cyanide wastewater. The mine has also vigorously conducted trials in areas such as the recovery of refractory ores, new smelting processes, underground tailings backfilling, and cyanide residue treatment to reduce cyanide levels in cyanide slag. These efforts have enabled strict control over the discharge of cyanide wastewater and smelting flue dust, ensuring that wastewater is not discharged externally, exhaust gases meet emission standards, and waste residues are managed in compliance with regulations, thereby completely eliminating pollution incidents. As a result, green, environmentally friendly, and sustainable practices have become the defining hallmarks of Suichang Gold Mine’s development.
Enhance environmental awareness Jointly build a beautiful home.
Green waters and green mountains are shared by all; green development is the responsibility of everyone. “ Protecting the environment means we must never leave pollution to society or to future generations. ” This is a consensus formed from top to bottom at Suichang Gold Mine. The company has consistently adhered to... “ Ecological Mining ” The guiding principle emphasizes publicity and education to enhance employees’ environmental awareness, providing strong spiritual motivation for building green mines.
The company adheres to “ Environmental remediation in mining areas should be preceded by publicity and education. ” Principles: Step up publicity and education efforts. Fully leverage channels such as mine-site radio, bulletin boards, and WeChat platforms to vigorously promote the importance of environmental protection work, continuously enhance environmental awareness among all employees, and strengthen their sense of urgency and responsibility in carrying out environmental protection tasks. Let caring for and protecting the environment become a conscious action for the vast majority of employees. Ensure that all cadres and employees clearly understand which responsibilities they must fulfill and which red lines they must not cross; failure to properly perform their duties or crossing these red lines will result in severe consequences.
Guided by the principles of ecological civilization and green development, and leveraging the beautiful natural environment of lush mountains and clear waters as well as the rich cultural heritage of millennia-old mining activities, the company has established a National Mining Park featuring attractions such as the Gold Museum, the Tang Dynasty Golden Caves, the Ming Dynasty Golden Caves, and the Golden Capital Peach Blossom Paradise. 30 In many areas, it has achieved good social and economic benefits. 2017 This year, the National Mining Park welcomed visitors who purchased tickets. 20 Ten thousand people, achieving operating revenue 2200 Over ten million yuan, becoming the company’s new growth engine.
Green is the color of nature, symbolizing vitality, energy, and harmony. It not only represents beauty but also embodies hope—and above all, it reflects a bright vision for the future. Guided by the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Suichang Gold Mine will simultaneously prioritize environmental protection, energy conservation, and safe production, and raise its sails high. “ Safe, green, and healthy ” The new-era sails are boldly setting out toward our established goals, steadily broadening our path on the road to sustainable development.