Deccan Gold begins pre-commissioning trials at Kyrgyzstan project

Deccan Gold Mines Limited has commenced pre-commissioning trials at its Altyn Tor Gold Project in Kyrgyzstan, operated by its subsidiary Avelum Partner LLC. These trials, expected to continue over several months pending weather conditions, will sequentially test crushing, grinding, gravity concentration, and leaching circuits.

This pre-production phase aims to process between 20,000 to 30,000 tonnes of ore with an average grade slightly exceeding 1.0 g/t Au, producing saleable concentrate or doré bars. This marks a crucial milestone toward full-scale gold production. Concurrently, the mining team has completed its targeted annual mined volume, and results from recent resource drilling are anticipated in the coming weeks.

managing director Dr. Hanuma Prasad Modali highlighted that these trials are a defining step for Deccan Gold, reinforcing India's presence in the global gold mining sector. The Altyn Tor project represents the first Indian mining investment in Kyrgyzstan, fostering economic ties between the two nations.