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Bomboko mine expansion project, Guinea

28th August 2009

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Bomboko mine expansion project, Guinea.

Project Description
The project aims to expand production at the Bomboko alluvial diamond mine from 3 500 t/m of gravel to 35 000 t/m of gravel.

Operations at the mine started with a ten-foot pan plant and a 14-t excavator, capable of treating 7 000 t/m. The commissioning and installation of a 16-ft pan plant and a 46-t excavator are expected to increase the production rate to 18 000 t/m.

Extensive sampling has identified a potential resource of up to 750 000 ct at grades up to 28 cpht, mainly gem quality.

Value
Expansion costs have not been disclosed.

Duration
The mine came on stream in March 2009.
Production started in April 2009, with a higher production rate expected by October 2009.

Client
West African Diamonds.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Latest Developments
A recent diamond sale of a sample parcel of diamonds has resulted in revenues of $50 270 for 433 ct. The largest diamond, at 16,27 ct, sold for $1 000/ct. The remaining 420 ct sold for a collective $34 000.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
West African Diamonds, tel +353 1 8332833 or fax +353 1 8333505.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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