The Tasiast mine is an open-pit operation located in northwestern Mauritania, approximately 300 kilometres north of the capital Nouakchott, which processes ore via mill.

Kinross acquired the Tasiast gold mine in September 2010. Since then, the Company has successfully expanded capacity at the site and ramped up throughput rates at the operation from the initial 8,000 tonnes per day (“t/d”). In 2018, Kinross completed the Phase One project to increase throughput to 12,000 t/d, and in 2023, Kinross completed the Tasiast 24k expansion project to further increase throughput rates to 24,000 t/d (average) on an annual basis. The capital-efficient project is expected to further increase production, lower costs, and generate significant cash flow and attractive returns. It is expected to extend mine life by four years to 2033.

For more information, see our news release here.

Click here for a video of the Tasiast 24k project.

For more information on how we generate value through responsible mining, click here (ENG) and here (FRE).

Tasiast solar project

In late 2023, Kinross completed the development of its photovoltaic solar power plant at Tasiast with power generation capacity of 34 MW and a battery system of 18 MW. The solar facility began full operation in March 2024, and is expected to contribute to an 18% reduction in GHG emissions related to power generation over the life of mine.

The Tasiast solar project is expected to generate positive returns and reduce GHG emissions by approximately 530 Kt over the life of mine, which could save approximately 180 million litres of fuel over the same period. The project is expected to contribute to the Government of Mauritania’s GHG reduction targets in the country.

Exploration

Exploration in 2026 at Tasiast will target demonstrating continuity at depth and extending underground resources at West Branch while progressing further exploration of multiple satellite targets on the large TMLSA land package.