Firefinch begins open pit gold mining at Morila the Gorilla in Mali
Morila has produced 7.5 million ounces of gold since 2000 and was one of the world’s highest grade open pits around 12 to 20 years ago. Mining operations at Morila Pit 5
Firefinch Ltd (ASX:FFX) (FRA:N9F) (OTCMKTS:EEYMF) has started open pit mining at Morila Pit 5 within the wider Morila Gold Project in Mali where contractor EGTF has mobilised a new 100-tonne class fleet.
This represents a key milestone for the company at the project often referred to as Morilla the Gorilla as Firefinch extends mining operations beyond the tailings retreatment.
The K3 prospect is part of a group of targets close to the N’Tiola, Viper and Koting satellite deposits and is just 20 kilometres from the Morila plant.
Extension and infill drilling at the Morila Super Pit will begin in June 2021 with the aim of improving the grade, confidence and size of resources and.