Modern Mining July 2023

Hummingbird Resources Kouroussa Gold Mine begins hot commissioning AIM-listed Hummingbird Resources has initiated the start of the hot com missioning phase at the Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea, the next step being first gold pour, which is expected within this quarter, Q2 2023. Phase one of testing the processing plant’s mechanical, electrical and overall functionality has performed per design, allowing next phase, hot commissioning to begin. First ore was introduced to the one million tonne per annum (mtpa) plant at Kouroussa on 20 May 2023. Dan Betts, CEO of Hummingbird, commented: “The commissioning phase of the Kouroussa mine is performing well and reached another important milestone with the commencement of the hot commissioning phase, ahead of the first gold pour. While commissioning of the plant continues and nears its final stages, our operations team is preparing Kouroussa to become fully operational with the intention to reach com mercial and name plate production in the second half of 2023.” 

Kouroussa gold mine in Guinea begins hot commissioning phase.

Anglo American re-organises senior management team

Diversified miner, Anglo American, has announced a number of changes to its senior management team and to its organisation. The company’s produc tion businesses will be consolidated into two regions: Americas and Africa & Australia, each led by a Regional Director to be based in Brazil and South Africa respectively. They are accountable for safe and responsible operations, optimising current perfor mance, future options and commercial value, in line with the Group’s strat egy, and will work to ensure effective functional support and service delivery to their operations in each country. Regional Director, Americas – Ruben Fernandes. Regional Director, Africa & Australia – Themba Mkhwanazi. CEO of De Beers – Al Cook. Themba Mkhwanazi has been appointed to Regional Director, Africa & Australia.

CEO of Crop Nutrients – Tom McCulley. CEO of Marketing – Peter Whitcutt. 

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