Hummingbird Resources has reached commercial production at its Kouroussa gold operation in Guinea and has now turned its attention to optimising mining operations, plant throughput, and feed grade to achieve steady-state production over the coming months. Company officials said that the mine’s average production over the last month has been about 1,900 ounces, a little below the miner’s targeted 2,000-2,500…
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UK-headquartered Hummingbird Resources announced the first gold pour from its Kouroussa gold operation in Guinea occurred on 8 June. The achievement, made on time and on budget, comes after the start of commissioning in early May. The mine will now ramp up to commercial production levels during the second half of this year. Kouroussa – which currently has a ROM…
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Hummingbird Resources has confirmed its Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea has reached the practical completion stage, entering the commissioning phase as it eyes a first gold pour date this quarter. The company said in an operational update with key highlights that it has reached practical completion on priority systems at the mine’s processing plant, and pre-operational and cold commissioning at…
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Hummingbird Resources and its subsidiary Société des Mines de Komana have selected Epiroc to supply a number of underground equipment units for the newly developed Komana operation in southern Mali. The drill rig and loader order includes Boomer M2 face drilling rigs; Simba M6 production drilling rigs; and Scooptram ST18 loaders. The loaders will come equipped with Scooptram Automation, allowing…
Read MoreLondon-based Hummingbird Resources said its Yanfolila Mine is now back in operation following an intervention by the Mali government to clear illegal roadblocks and restore public order in the region.
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