Muriel Mine Increases Gold Output by 425% Amid Extended Mine Life
Pan African's Muriel Mine significantly boosted gold production through dump retreatment, growing output from 3,600 ounces in 2023 to 20,000 ounces in 2025. A concurrent exploration campaign has extended the underground mine life to approximately five years, creating a sustainable model for future operations.
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Muriel Mine's gold production surged from 3,600 ounces (120 kg) in 2023 to 20,000 ounces (630 kg) by 2025, driven by an intensive dump retreatment strategy. Cash costs per ounce remained stable, approximately US$1,000 in 2023, increasing slightly to US$1,021 in 2024, and falling to US$1,004 in 2025.
Exploration has extended the underground life of the mine to five years, with an additional resource identified at Aysha Mine containing around 1.3 million ounces, potentially extending operations for 30 years. Key metallurgical challenges include managing copper levels and carbonaceous material, impacting recovery rates from 80% to around 70-75%. The focus on retreatment is seen as a sustainable model for funding future exploration and development, with the potential for additional operational growth.
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