Hummingbird Resources PLC First Concrete Poured at Yanfolila Gold Project (9854M)
October 20 2016 - 1:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 9854M
Hummingbird Resources PLC
20 October 2016
Ticker: HUM / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining
20 October 2016
Hummingbird Resources plc ("Hummingbird Resources" or "the
Company")
First Concrete Poured at Yanfolila Gold Project
Hummingbird Resources (AIM: HUM), is pleased to announce that
first concrete has been poured on time and on budget for the
foundations of the mine-site at its Yanfolila Gold Project in Mali
("Yanfolila" or "the Project").
Highlights:
-- First concrete has been poured following commencement of mine construction
-- Additional long lead items ordered including the crushing
circuit equipment from Metso, agitators from Afromix, screens and
carbon regeneration kiln from Kemix
-- Land compensation has been completed
-- On schedule and budget for first gold pour by end of 2017
Dan Betts, CEO of Hummingbird Resources, said: "I continue to be
impressed with the progress our team and our contractors are making
on site at Yanfolila. The first concrete pour is a significant
milestone on our path to production and we remain on schedule for
our first gold pour by the end of next year."
Please click on the following link to see updated imagery from
the project; http://hummingbirdresources.co.uk/gallery/
Construction update
The first concrete has been poured by IMAGRI-SARL, the civil
works contractor, for the foundations for the plant
at Yanfolila. The concrete pours will now continue over the next three months.
Several material orders have now been placed for the Project
with suppliers, such as the agitators being ordered with Afromix,
linear screens being ordered with Delkor, regeneration kiln and
interstage screens being ordered on Kemix. Having committed to
US$12 million of the Project budget the Company remains on budget
and schedule for the construction of the Yanfolila mine.
The order for the primary and secondary crushers, together with
screens and feeders was placed with Metso, a reputable market
leader in the supply of mining equipment.
The detailed design of the process plant is progressing well and
procurement of equipment is showing that the market is extremely
competitive with vendors offering good prices and delivery
times.
Land Compensation and Local Engagement
The compensation process to 50 farmers for loss of croplands
over areas of construction, mining and associated infrastructure
has been completed. The Company looks forward to continuing a good
relationship with the local communities and has initiated a
proactive CSR programme, including the on-going support to teachers
and nurses within the local communities and market garden
programmes. Opportunities for partnership with national and
international organisations are currently being evaluated,
principally in the fields of health, education and livelihood
development projects.
Local employment and procurement remain key pillars of the Local
Sustainable Development Plan. During this initial construction
period approximately 100 jobs have been created by the Company and
major contractors, of which over 90% are Malian and around 40% are
filled by local communities. Interactions with local suppliers for
fresh produce and construction materials are underway, with an
increasing amount of goods being sourced directly from local
communities.
About Yanfolila
Yanfolila is the Company's most advanced asset, which boasts
impressive economics and production fundamentals. 132,000oz gold is
targeted for its first full year of production, which would deliver
around US$70 million of free cash flow at a US$1,250/oz gold price.
On its initial eight year mine life, Yanfolila has an IRR of 60%
and an NPV of US$162 million at US$1,250 gold price, making it one
of the highest margin undeveloped gold projects in Africa. All in
sustaining costs of US$695 per ounce places it in the lowest
quartile of African producers.
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of Article 7 of Regulation 596/2014.
**ENDS**
For further information please visit
www.hummingbirdresources.co.uk or contact:
Daniel Betts Hummingbird Resources Tel: +44 (0) 20
Thomas Hill plc 3416 3560
Robert Monro
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Charlie Cryer RFC Ambrian Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 20
Oliver Morse Nominated Adviser 3440 6800 / +61
and Joint Broker (0) 8 9480 2500
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Jon Belliss Beaufort Securities Tel: +44 (0) 20
Limited 7382 8300
Joint Broker
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Lottie Brocklehurst St Brides Partners Tel: +44 (0) 20
Susie Geliher Ltd 7236 1177
Financial PR/IR
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About Hummingbird Resources Plc
Notes to Editors
Hummingbird Resources (AIM: HUM) is building a leading gold
production, development and exploration company. The Company has
two core gold projects, the near-term production Yanfolila Gold
Project in Mali and the Dugbe Gold Project in Liberia. It is
currently building Yanfolila targeting first production by end of
2017, which has a Probable Reserve of 709,800oz @ 3.14g/t and total
Resources of 1.8Moz of gold and an additional 390,700oz of
non-compliant exploration potential. The high grade gold project
has low operating costs of US$695/oz AISC with 132,000ozs of first
full year's production.
The 4.2Moz Dugbe Gold Project in Liberia provides Hummingbird
with excellent development upside. An optimisation of the DFS is
on-going whilst Yanfolila is brought to production in the
near-term. Additionally, the Company has 4,000km(2) highly
prospective exploration ground in Mali and Liberia and is
constantly evaluating new quality assets.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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