An integrated CIL plant at Karma.

The CIL plant location was chosen because of its proximity to existing infrastructure, significantly reducing operating costs. Existing equipment makes it easier to integrate and optimise the processing project.

Location of ore deposits for the CIL project

Resource placement for the CIL project

Key Deposits

The CIL project will process ore from multiple deposits across the Karma complex, including Nami (oxide ore), GG2, GG1, Kao, and Goulagou deposits.

Primary Deposit
Nami
Initial Grade
0.82 g/t

12-year production schedule with three main ore sources

Mill feed plan for 12-year project life

Key Metrics

The project will process ore from Nami (3 years), GG2 (4 years), and GG1 (5 years) with varying grades and capacities.

Total Ore
12.8 Mt
Avg Grade
1.25 g/t
Annual Production
485 Koz

Technical design of the CIL heap leaching operation

CIL heap leaching process diagram

Key Features

The CIL process includes oxide ore extraction from Nami, grinding and concentration, followed by heap leaching and gold recovery.

Nami Capacity
0.60 Mt/an
Plant Capacity
0.60-1.20 Mt/an
Recovery Rate
94%

14-month execution timeline with critical milestones

Executable project with 14-month timeline
Technical Design
Months 1-4
Equipment Fabrication
Months 1-5
Transportation & Installation
Months 5-12
Commissioning
Months 12-14

Aerial view of CIL plant infrastructure and integration with existing facilities

CIL plant site layout and arrangement at Karma

Project documentation and technical materials