Toubani Resources (ASX:TRE) has contracted Ausenco Services as the engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) team to aid development activities at the company’s flagship Kobada Gold Project in southern Mali, West Africa.
Ausenco will lead all EPCM aspects for Kobada’s processing plant, initially focusing on engineering designs and infrastructure needed, procurement planning for equipment and vendors, and an execution strategy that aligns with Toubani’s capital and schedule.
Managing Director Phil Russo says the EPCM contractor is an ideal partner for Toubani as it pushes Kobada towards development and first gold pour due to its “reputation for delivering successful, cost-efficient gold projects globally”.
“Their engineering depth, project delivery experience, and practical approach to execution will be invaluable as we progress through detailed design, procurement, and into construction,” Russo says.
“This partnership marks another significant step in our journey to develop one of West Africa’s next producing gold assets.”
Ausenco President for APAC and Africa Reuben Joseph says Toubani is well positioned to become “West Africa’s next producing gold mine”.
“Our team is looking forward to working closely with Toubani to safely deliver an industry-leading, optimised, reliable and efficient processing plant that supports the project’s long-term performance and operational targets,” Joseph says.
“Ausenco has extensive experience and a proven track record executing gold projects in Africa and around the world, and we’re proud to bring that knowledge and expertise to Kobada.”
Toubani Resources is a gold explorer focused on developing the Kobada Gold Project in West Africa.
Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au
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