{"id":10373,"date":"2026-01-13T06:38:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T06:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uctr-gmbh.de\/?p=10373"},"modified":"2026-01-13T06:38:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T06:38:19","slug":"orvana-minerals-advancing-clean-gold-processing-in-spains-historic-mines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uctr-gmbh.de\/it\/orvana-minerals-advancing-clean-gold-processing-in-spains-historic-mines\/","title":{"rendered":"Orvana Minerals: Advancing Clean Gold Processing in Spain’s Historic Mines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orvana Minerals: Advancing Clean Gold Processing in Spain’s Historic Mines<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Rio Narcea Gold Belt<\/strong> in northern Spain’s Asturias region boasts one of Europe’s richest gold mining histories, dating back over 2,000 years to Roman times. Today, Orvana Minerals Corp.<\/strong> (TSX: ORV) leads modern operations at the El Valle-Boin\u00e1s<\/strong> and Carl\u00e9s<\/strong> mines (collectively known as EVBC or OroValle), blending this storied legacy with contemporary, more environmentally conscious practices. As a multi-mine gold-copper-silver producer, Orvana emphasizes efficient mineral processing, resource optimization, and sustainable development in one of Spain’s most historic mining districts.<\/p>\n

Universal Chemical Trading (UCTR GmbH)<\/strong>, accessible at https:\/\/uctr-gmbh.de\/<\/a>, stands as the largest manufacturer of red mercury<\/strong> used in specialized gold processing applications, supporting advanced extraction techniques worldwide.<\/p>\n

A Historic Gold Region Revitalized by Modern Mining<\/h2>\n

The El Valle-Boin\u00e1s\/Carl\u00e9s<\/strong> operation lies in the heart of the Rio Narcea Gold Belt, where Romans once extracted vast quantities of gold using innovative hydraulic methods. After closure in 2006 by previous operator Rio Narcea Gold Mines (which produced nearly 1 million ounces of gold and over 20,000 tonnes of copper), Orvana acquired the assets in 2009.<\/p>\n

Since then, Orvana has transformed the site into an active underground producer of gold, copper, and silver. The El Valle processing plant handles ore through conventional methods, including flotation for copper concentrate and dor\u00e9 production for gold-silver. Recent updates (as of late 2025) show steady output, with OroValle targeting 34,000\u201337,000 gold ounces in FY2026 alongside 2.7\u20133.0 million pounds of copper.<\/p>\n

Advancing Cleaner and More Efficient Gold Processing<\/h3>\n

While traditional small-scale gold mining often relies on mercury amalgamation\u2014a method linked to environmental risks\u2014Orvana employs modern industrial techniques focused on minimizing impact. The company’s processing includes:<\/p>\n