Mining Plant Construction Timelines
One of the most common questions in mining project development is "how long will it take to build?" The answer depends on project size, complexity, location and delivery method.
Small Portable Plants
Capacity: Under 200 tph
- Equipment manufacturing: 8-12 weeks
- Site preparation: 4-6 weeks
- Installation and commissioning: 4-8 weeks
- Total: 4-7 months
Medium Stationary Plants
Capacity: 200-500 tph
- Engineering: 8-16 weeks
- Equipment manufacturing: 12-20 weeks
- Site preparation: 8-12 weeks
- Installation and commissioning: 12-20 weeks
- Total: 10-18 months
Mining Plant Construction Timeline
Large EPC Projects
Capacity: 500+ tph or complex circuits
- FEED and engineering: 16-24 weeks
- Equipment manufacturing: 20-30 weeks
- Civil works: 12-20 weeks
- Installation and commissioning: 20-30 weeks
- Total: 15-26 months
Factors Affecting Timeline
- Project complexity and circuit design
- Site conditions and location
- Permitting and approvals
- Infrastructure availability
- Equipment availability
- Labor availability
WSHT provides detailed project schedules with every proposal, accounting for your specific requirements and location.
