Soma Gold has reported the start of mineralised material deliveries from both the Aurora and El Limon mines to the El Bagre Gold Complex in Colombia.
The El Bagre complex is situated around 167km north-north-east of Medellín, within the Antioquia Department
The development follows the company’s receipt of the final required explosives permit for the Aurora Mine, enabling operations at the site to recommence immediately. Soma Gold acquired the Aurora Mine in 2024 and is undertaking extensive rehabilitation including the installation of new power, ventilation and hoisting systems. Upgrades to underground facilities are ongoing, with new rail lines being added and development progressing on Levels 5 and 6.
These activities are currently generating mineralised material, which is being shipped to the El Bagre Gold Complex. The company plans to ramp up commercial production at Aurora in the third quarter (Q3) or Q4 of this year, targeting permitted output of 20 tonnes per day (tpd). Until then, between 10tpd and 15tpd are expected to be delivered for processing.