The Kalana project, acquired in 2017, is located approximately 250 km south of Bamako, the capital city of Mali.
The Kalana project has underground and historic open pit mine workings, a gravity processing plant, offices, stores and accommodation adjacent to Kalana town.
A positive pre-feasibility study (“PFS”) was published in February 2021.
PFS highlights
11-year
mine life based on current reserves of 1.8 Moz
$901/oz
Average annual production of 150 koz at AISC of $901/oz
$331 million
Robust economics with after-tax NPV5% of $331 million with IRR of 49% based on a $1,500/oz gold price
The Kalana project
Key facts
Ownership
80% EDV, 20% government of Mali
Mining method
Open pit
Resource
2.32 Moz M&I resources as at 31 December 2022
Reserve
1.83 Moz P&P reserves as at 31 December 2022