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OperationalBKN-CH-0008Province of Houet · Region Sud-Ouest · Sector: Mines

Kiéré Gold Mine — Phase 2 Industrial Expansion

Certified documentary audit·Last physical verification: 8/5/2026
Kiéré Gold Mine — Phase 2 Industrial Expansion
Documentary photo evidence of the project siteSource: Burkina News Newsroom

Project Scope & National Objectives

Deep-pit capacity enlargement and carbon-in-leach processing expansion at the Kiéré commercial mine to scale steady-state gold output from 3 to 5 metric tonnes annually.

Documented 6-Status Progression Timeline

Stage 5 of 6
Current status:Operational
Announced9/15/2023· Source: Société Endeavour Mining

Commercial operator files mineral reserve extension study

Committed2/20/2024· Source: Permis d'exploitation étendu

Decree issued granting updated multi-year mining lease

Under Construction8/10/2024· Source: Rapport EIE

Crusher circuit and secondary ball mill installation

Inaugurated12/5/2025· Source: Cérémonie officielle

Formal opening of the expanded processing circuit

Operational3/15/2026· Source: Rapport Q1 Endeavour

Commercial gold output verified at 4.2 metric tonnes in statutory Q1 filings

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Project Specifications

Project ID:
BKN-CH-0008
Current Status:
Operational
Sector:
Mines
Region:
Sud-Ouest
Province:
Houet
PND Program:
Programme 4.1 — Agro-industrie
Estimated Budget:
85 millions USD
Design Capacity:
5 tonnes/an
Last Verified:
8/5/2026

Key Stakeholders & Contractors

Mining OperatorEndeavour Mining
State RegulatorDGMG

Referenced Primary Sources

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