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