ASX- and TSX-listed Perseus Mining has reported the profitable completion of the primary underground manufacturing blast at its CMA Underground mission, on the Yaouré gold mine, in Côte d’Ivoire.
Excavation of the primary manufacturing ore began instantly, with this occasion highlighted as a key milestone for the mission, signalling the continuation of the mission’s ramp up towards steady-state manufacturing deliberate for the third quarter of the 2027 monetary 12 months.
The CMA Underground mine is each the primary mechanised underground mine in Côte d’Ivoire and the primary for Perseus, which notes that the corporate’s funding into this mission ensures it continues to be a key companion in aiding to construct expertise within the Ivorian mining sector.
“The primary manufacturing blast is a defining second for Perseus and Côte d’Ivoire, representing the end result of many months of intensive underground growth, drilling and infrastructure set up.
“It is a testomony to the arduous work and dedication of our website group and contractors, and we sit up for scaling up operations over the approaching months with the higher-grade underground ore offering mill-feed,” says Perseus CEO and MD Craig Jones.
