Akobo Minerals has produced the first gold concentrate at its Segele processing plant, in Ethiopia.
The plant is capable of producing 4 000 ounces (oz) of gold a month, at an expected recovery rate of 96%.
The Segele site has a considerable grade of 22.7 g/t, with an estimated and indicated mineral resource of 68,000 oz.
Akobo had started processing low-grade gold ore following the final step of commissioning at the facility, which confirmed its operational capability.
The company is conducting a measured approach to reaching full production from higher-grade ore by testing and optimising the processing plant's capabilities using low-grade ore.
Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor in Chief of the African Bureau, Rough&Polished
