The Kangala Gold Mine Project
A semi-industrial gold mine operation at Karangasso Vigué, scalable to industrial level.
Kangala Gold Mine: Project at a Glance
A semi-industrial gold mine operation at Karangasso Vigué, scalable to industrial level, based on sustainable environmental and social standards. Aims to develop untapped resources, create jobs, generate tax revenue, and regulate artisanal activities. Product: Sale of gold from mining.
Overview & Objectives
The project establishes a semi-industrial operation for gold production that can scale to an industrial mine, incorporating strict environmental and social standards.
- Scale operations from a semi-industrial level to a full-scale industrial mine, maximizing resource extraction and efficiency.
- Create significant employment opportunities for local communities and generate substantial tax revenue for the national economy.
- Adhere to the highest standards of environmental sustainability and social responsibility in all operations.
- Regulate and formalize artisanal mining activities in the region, improving safety and economic outcomes for local miners.
Project Timeline
Completion of all geological surveys, environmental impact assessments, and securing of all necessary government permits.
Begin construction of the base camp, power plant, and water management systems. Initial ground-clearing for the processing plant.
Commence construction of the ROM pad, processing plant, and ADR plant.
Begin commissioning of the processing plant and introduce the first batch of ore into the CIL circuit.
Achieve the first successful gold pour and ramp-up to full production capacity.
Continuous operation at 17,850 tonnes/day and exploration for potential future expansion of the mining pit.
Location & Site Inventory
Department of Karangasso Vigué, Province of Houet, Hauts-Bassins region, Burkina Faso.
The site is situated within the Birimian greenstone belts of West Africa, a geological formation renowned for its significant gold deposits. The geology is favorable for open-pit mining, characterized by accessible faults and hydrothermal alteration zones. The average gold grade is estimated at 0.9 g/t, representing a substantial untapped resource.
Technical Details
Ore Processing Method
Ore processing is conducted using the Carbon-in-Leach (CIL) method, a highly efficient technique for extracting gold from fine-grained ore. This process involves leaching gold with cyanide in agitated tanks and adsorbing it onto activated carbon.
Processing Capacity
Recovery Rate
Annual Yield
Key Infrastructure
Run-of-Mine Pad for initial ore stockpiling.
The core facility housing the CIL circuit and other processing equipment.
Adsorption, Desorption, and Recovery (ADR) plant for gold stripping from carbon.
Dedicated power infrastructure to ensure continuous, reliable operations.
On-site accommodation and facilities for personnel.
Advanced systems for water sourcing, recycling, and safe discharge.
Market Analysis
Burkina Faso's gold market is dynamic and holds significant potential, yet it remains relatively underexploited by structured, industrial-scale projects. Globally, demand for gold is rising sharply, with prices reaching record highs in 2024. This creates a highly favorable environment for new, well-managed mining operations like Kangala.
Financial Highlights & Investment Case
The Kangala Gold Mine project presents a compelling financial opportunity with robust projections and strong returns.
36.55%
Demonstrating strong profitability and efficient use of capital.
2 years, 5 months
A rapid payback period highlighting the project's financial viability.
$150M+
Projected NPV over the life of the mine, indicating substantial long-term value.
Sustainability and Community Impact
This project is built on a foundation of responsibility. We are dedicated to creating a net-positive impact on the environment and the communities we operate in.
Environmental Stewardship
Implementing comprehensive water recycling programs, progressive land reclamation, and biodiversity protection plans to minimize our ecological footprint.
Community Empowerment
Prioritizing local hiring, investing in education and healthcare infrastructure, and creating sustainable economic opportunities beyond the life of the mine.
Formalizing Artisanal Mining
Working to regulate and improve the safety and economic security of local artisanal miners, integrating them into a formal, fair, and transparent value chain.