Caopas is a gypsum mining company located in Baja California, México. Started operations in 1991.
World-class gypsum,
from Mexico to the world
Caopas has one of
the most important
gypsum mines in the
Pacific rim.
Construction Projects
Head Offices
The head quarter is located in Baja California Sur, México.
The Quarry
The gypsum Quarry is located in the Sea of Cortez, 620 miles / 990 kilometers South of San Diego, Ca.
Port is located within property limits, 3.75 miles / 6 kms. from the quarry.
ONE OF THE BIGGEST GYPSUM
PRODUCERS IN THE WORLD
The process of mining starts with the exploration works. This is done by drilling coreholes into the gypsum deposit. The core holes are drilled according to an established pattern in order to form a grid over our gypsum property.
Once the exploration works are finished for each area, we proceed to develop a quality map of the deposits in that area. This map details the tonnages and quality of the gypsum in a tri dimensional model.
Once the area is cleaned we drill blast holes. These holes are drilled at an average depth of 12 meters to form benches. The holes are then filled with explosives and blasted to fragment the gypsum rock at a maximum size of 40 inches per side.
The primary crusher reduces the size of the gypsum from a maximum of 40 inches to a maximum of 10 inches per side. The capacity of this crusher is 800 tons per hour. from the primary crusher the gypsum is move to the secondary plant by a 5 kilometer conveyor belt.
In the secondary plant the gypsum is reduced from -10 inches to 3 different sizes, -6 inchs, – 2 1/2 inches, and -1/2″ of an inch. From the secondary plant the gypsum is transported to the stockpile if finished product.
When the gypsum gets to the stock pile, it is ready to be shipped and used by our customers. Most (+95%) of our product is shipped by vessel.
Our team, the driving force behind
every achievement
Gypsum that transforms
industries worldwide
In wallboard
Gypsum wallboard (drywall or plaster board) , is a building panel consisting mainly of a gypsum core material sandwiched between two durable paper faces.
In cement
Gypsum, a soft mineral (calcium sulphate dihydrate) is used by cement manufacturers to retard and regulate the set of Portland cement. Gypsum rock not only enhances the strength of cement but also reduces shrinkage of cured cement.
Soil conditioner
Gypsum is also used as an economical soil conditioner in some crops.
A strategic port to reach further
OFFICIAL NAME
Punta Santa Maria, in Santa Rosalia, Mexico
LOCATION
27° 24’N / 112° 18’W
DRAFT
45’
MAX LOA / BEAM
LOA: 285 meters / BEAM: 50 meters
Trusted by leading
global partners
Our clients list speak for itself. We have long term relationship with clients of several countries of the Pacific.
Contact
Get in touch with
Caopas, your
gypsum partner
contacto@caopas.net
Teléfono fijo: (615)152 0277,
(615)152 0276
Dirección: Carretera transpeninsular al norte km 9.4
Santa Rosalía, Baja California Sur. Cp. 23920
