Deal #1661

Niger
Created at
2013-02-15
Last update
2017-01-11
Last full update
2017-01-11

Land area

Intended size
256 500 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [2013, current] 256500.0 ha
Comment on land area
The mining operation consists of two mining permit areas totaling 2565km2 (Samira and Libiri deposits).

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Mining
Comment on intention of investment
gold

Nature of the deal

Nature of the deal
Exploitation permit / license / concession (for mineral resources)

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2013, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
SEMAFO acquired the mine in 2001, sold it in 2013 to SOPAMIN.

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2013, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
Originally brought into production in 2004.

Contract farming

Contract farming
No