Yatela began production in 2001. Mining activities were suspended in September 2013 and the processing of the ore previously mined will continue as the operations continue to wind down. The winding down of Yatela continued through to the end of 2014, at which point stacking of ore on the leach pads was discontinued.

Yatela began production in 2001. Mining activities were suspended in September 2013 and the processing of the ore previously mined will continue as the operations continue to wind down. The winding down of Yatela continued through to the end of 2014, at which point stacking of ore on the leach pads was discontinued. A share purchase agreement was entered into with the government of Mali on 14 February 2019.

On 14 February 2019, Sadiola Exploration Limited (SADEX) entered into a share purchase agreement with the Government of Mali, whereby SADEX agreed to sell to the Government of Mali its 80% participation in Société d’Exploitation des Mines d’Or de Yatela (Yatela), for a consideration of USD 1 (one US dollar). The transaction remains subject to the fulfilment of a number of conditions precedent.