- Dynacor Group (TSX:DNG) will begin construction of a gold ore processing pilot plant in Senegal next year
- The company outlined its goal to produce gold from ore purchased from small artisanal miners, with an initial processing capacity of 50 tonnes per day (tm/d)
- Dynacor plans to begin construction of this new plant during the first half of 2025
- Dynacor Group stock opened trading at C$5.75 per share
Dynacor Group (TSX:DNG) will begin construction of a gold ore processing pilot plant in Senegal next year.
In a news release, the company outlined its plans to construct a new gold ore processing pilot plant in the Kédougou region, with a goal to produce gold from ore purchased from small artisanal miners, with an initial processing capacity of 50 tonnes per day (tm/d).
By purchasing ore from small-scale miners, Dynacor wants to ensure a steady supply of raw material for its operations and also contribute to the economic development of the region. The team noted that some small local companies and owners of mining projects have shown an interest in supplying ore to a processing plant established in the region.
The pilot plant will work to maximize gold recovery while minimizing environmental impact. Dynacor’s approach includes implementing sustainable practices and adhering to strict environmental regulations to ensure the project benefits the local community and the broader ecosystem.
Key features of the project
- Initial capacity: 50 tonnes per day (tm/d) of gold ore processing.
- Location: Kédougou region, eastern Senegal.
- Support for artisanal miners: Purchasing ore from small-scale miners to boost local economies.
- Sustainable practices: Incorporating environmentally friendly technologies and practices.
The company plans to begin construction of this new plant during the first half of 2025.
About Senegal
Located on the west coast of Africa, Senegal is in a relatively stable economic situation. The company noted that an estimated 18 tonnes of gold was produced in the country last year.
The number of people working in the artisanal and small-scale gold miners sector between the regions of Tambacounda and Kédougou sits at more than 50,000. The total annual production of the artisanal mining sector is estimated at 7 tonnes of gold. The Kédougou region concentrating approximately 96 per cent of artisanal gold sites and 77 per cent of gold production coming from this sector.
About Dynacor
Dynacor is a dividend-paying industrial gold ore processor primarily focused on the artisanal and small-scale mining industry in Peru. The company also owns the Tumipampa and Anta exploration properties in southern Peru.
Dynacor Group stock (TSX:DNG) opened trading at C$5.75 per share and has grown 45 per cent since the year began.
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(Top photo of a gold bar from Dynacor’s processing facility in Peru: Dynacor Group)
