A new gold mine in central Tanzania has started commercial production.

After construction first got underway in 2020, Singida gold mine achieved its first gold pour at the end of March 2023.

According to Mining Weekly, before the pour, the mine achieved more than 95% of the 1000 ton-a-day output on 30 consecutive days. Gold recovery also exceeded 95%.

“The mine delivered steady results against production key performance indicators, including consistent gold production and higher-than-expected gold recoveries, culminating in several successful gold shipments,” said Eric Zurrin, CEO of East Africa-focused Shanta Gold, which owns the mine.

According to the company, the processing plant is designed to treat 365 000 tons a year of fresh ore with planned average production of 32 000 ounces of doré bar.

6 June 2023
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