Mining

Burkina Faso: Roxgold’s Yaramoko mine has produced 91,970oz Au in 2017

Friday, 13 October 2017 20:07

In Q3 2017, Roxgold’s Yaramoko gold mine in Burkina Faso has produced 24,410 oz of the ore, bringing its total output for the year to 91,970 ounces so far. The mine’s processing plant has processed over the period reviewed 66,670 tons of gold grading 13.55g/t Au.

“We are very pleased to report continued solid production performance for the quarter at Yaramoko. With approximately 92,000 ounces produced, we are on track to meet guidance of 115,000 -125,000 ounces for the full year,” said John Dorward, President and CEO of Roxgold.

In addition, the firm declared that feasibility study for the South Bagassi deposit is ongoing, and should be completed in the current quarter. 

Roxgold holds 90% of the Yaramoko mine, which covers 167 km². 

Louis-Nino Kansoun

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