Hummingbird Resources plc said it had started civil works as remained on course to achieve first gold pour by the end of Q2 2023 at Kouroussa, Guinea.
WORK PROGRAMME
Chief executive Dan Betts added that the company would double its current production profile once the mine was in operation.
Earthworks are nearly complete at the processing plant with mine camp site areas.
Foundation concrete and steel reinforcement work is taking place for the installation of CIL tanks.
The mine camp for construction personnel is ready, allowing more staff on site rather than housed in the local areas.
More than 350 construction, administrative and security personnel in place for the overall construction process.
PROCESSING PLANT
Hummingbird added it had also begun constructing the CIL tanks on site.
Structural, mechanical, and piping works will begin following the completion of foundation works at the process plant area.
LONG LEAD ITEMS
The company has purchased further long lead items including apron feeders, jaw crusher, SAG mill, cyclone cluster and agitators.
Construction equipment, tooling, machinery, personnel, and consumables continue to arrive on-site and are in position for the next phase of the overall build process.
CONTRACTS
The company soon expects to award power plant and mining contractor contracts which are in the final stages of negotiation.
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