Almas initiates commercial production

Mid-tier gold and copper miner Aura Minerals said commercial production has been achieved at its Almas open-pit gold mine in Brazil, effective August 31.  The Almas mill is processing 4,000 tonnes per day, with recoveries consistently above 90% and ranging up to 92%. Approximately 4,661 ounces of gold were produced in August, with gross revenues of US$9 million. “We are…

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Aura Minerals commences production at Almas

Aura Minerals said production at its Almas open-pit gold mine in the state of Tocantins, Brazil, has commenced. The mine and plant are currently in operation and the miner expects to achieve commercial production by July. “We have hit a major milestone in our company history today with the start of production of our first ever greenfield project completed in…

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