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Deal #5703 Version #73363
Burkina Faso
Created at
2017-10-11
Last update
2021-11-29
Land area
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
- [2007, current] 3900.0 ha
Comment on land area
The mine licence covers an area of 39 square kilometres. The company also has exploration permits covering more than 1,600 square kilometres.
Intention of investment
Intention of investment
- [2007, current] Mining (3900.0 ha)
Nature of the deal
Nature of the deal
Exploitation permit / license / concession (for mineral resources)
Negotiation status
Negotiation status
- [2007] Concluded (Contract signed)
- [2017] Concluded (Change of ownership)
- [2007, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
Change of ownership from Avocet Mining Plc in 2017 to new investor Balaji group. It is understood that the original mining license signed in 2007 is still in force. The current mine license extends to 2027.
Implementation status
Implementation status
- [2009-12-20] In operation (production)
- [2016-11] Startup phase (no production)
- [2016-12, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
First gold production on 20 December 2009. Operations temporarily suspended in October and November 2016. The operations continue but company needs to finance debt to continue.
Contract farming
Contract farming
No