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Scandinavian-based gold producer operating in Ethiopia, Akobo Minerals says following the fuel supply disruptions that temporarily impacted operations during April, key activities progressively resumed during May as diesel availability improved.
According to the company’s operational update, the development enabled a phased restart of mining, processing and development activities.
The company said by the end of May, operations had largely returned to normal levels, and the company entered June on a business-as-usual basis.
“The operational disruption in April and early May resulted in a temporary loss of momentum. However, the site team managed the situation effectively, maintaining control of critical activities and minimising the overall impact on production and development.
“With all core activities now fully resumed, the Company entered June under normal operating conditions,” said the company.
In addition, the company currently maintains sufficient fuel inventories on site, with additional deliveries in transit to support ongoing operations.
Furthermore, fuel availability has stabilised, regional supply constraints may still affect future deliveries, and the Company continues to monitor the situation closely.
Meanwhile the development of the vertical shaft continued in parallel.
“Following completion of the remaining collar works and advancement of the shaft into competent hard rock, blasting activities resumed during May. Shaft sinking is expected to accelerate as development now progresses below the collar section.”
