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13-05-2025
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Fortuna Completes Divestiture of Yaramoko Mine and Provides Updated 2025 Production and Cost Guidance
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) ('Fortuna' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of its interest in Roxgold Sanu SA ('Roxgold Sanu'), together with the Company's three other wholly-owned Burkina Faso subsidiaries (together with Roxgold Sanu, the 'Acquired Companies') to Soleil Resources International Ltd. ('SRI'), a private Mauritius company (the 'Transaction'). Roxgold Sanu owns and operates the Yaramoko Mine in the Balé Province, Burkina Faso. The Transaction closed pursuant to the terms of a definitive share purchase agreement (the 'Share Purchase Agreement'). All references to dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in US dollars. Jorge A. Ganoza, President and CEO, commented, 'We're taking the opportunities a strong gold market provides to streamline our asset portfolio. The recent closings of the high-cost San Jose Mine sale in April and the Yaramoko Mine sale in May represent the divestment of two operations with limited reserve life.' Mr. Ganoza continued, 'In the case of Yaramoko, we received a compelling offer that provided a prudent exit from a jurisdiction where we are no longer pursuing exploration activities and where the operating and security landscape remains challenging.'Mr. Ganoza concluded, 'Collectively, these transactions enable us to shift our focus away from mine closures - reallocating approximately $50 million in capital and freeing up management capacity - to pursue higher-value opportunities aligned with our strategic objectives.' The proceeds from the sale increase the Company's first quarter cash and short term investments to over $380 million and liquidity to over $530 million. Details of the Transaction Under the terms of the Share Purchase Agreement, SRI acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Acquired Companies held by Fortuna's subsidiaries in consideration for the payment of $70 million in cash. Prior to the closing of the Transaction, Roxgold Sanu paid to the Company a cash dividend in the amount of $53.8 million plus $3.7 million in withholding tax. The agreement also provides that the Company has the right to receive up to approximately $53 million of value added tax receivables upon the completion of certain conditions. The Company has now ceased all operations in Burkina Faso. Updated 2025 Production and Cost Guidance Reflects Streamlining of the Portfolio Following the divestiture of the Yaramoko Mine, Fortuna has updated its consolidated production and cost guidance for 2025. Gold equivalent production guidance has been updated to 309,000 to 339,000 ounces, down from the original range of 380,000 to 422,000 ounces; an 18 percent reduction at the cash cost guidance remains unchanged in the original range of $895 to $1,015 per gold equivalent ounce ('GEO'). All-in Sustaining Cost (AISC) guidance has been updated to a range of $1,670 to $1,765 per GEO, up from the previous estimate of $1,550 to $1,680 per GEO. This adjustment indicates a 6% increase over the midpoint of original guidance and primarily reflects the net impact of the exclusion of the Yaramoko Mine's contribution, and a reduction in the AISC estimate for the Lindero updated AISC guidance continues to account for expenditures totaling approximately $45 per GEO, including: $5.3 M for the upgrade of the Company's enterprise resource planning ('ERP') system to SAP S/4HANA $2 M in land compensation payments at Séguéla $7 M in incremental government royalty payments at the Séguéla Mine 2025 Updated Annual GEO Production and AISC Guidance by Mine Mines 2025Original(000 oz) 2025Updated(000 oz) AISCOriginal1,2,5(US$/oz) AISCUpdated1,2,5(US$/oz) Silver Caylloma, Peru3 3,670 – 4,080 3,670 – 4,080 21.7 - 24.7 21.7 - 24.7 Gold Séguéla, Côte d'Ivoire 134 - 147 134 - 147 1,500 - 1,600 1,500 - 1,600 Lindero, Argentina4 93 – 105 93 - 105 1,600 - 1,770 1,600 - 1,720 Yaramoko, Burkina Faso6 107 - 121 38 1,165 - 1,320 1,410 Consolidated GEO Total 380 - 422 309 - 339 $1,550 - 1,6807 $1,670 - 1,7657 Notes: 1. Cash Cost and all-in sustaining cost (AISC) are non-IFRS financial measures which are not standardized financial measures under the financial reporting framework used to prepare the financial statements of the Company and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other issuers. Refer to the note under 'Non-IFRS Financial Measures' below.2. AISC includes sustaining capital expenditures, worker's participation (as applicable) commercial and government royalties mining tax, export duties (as applicable), subsidiary G&A and Brownfields exploration and is estimated at metal prices of $2,500/oz Au, $30.0/oz Ag, $2,100/t Pb, and $2,700/t Zn. AISC excludes government mining royalty recognized as income tax within the scope of IAS-12.3. Silver equivalent is calculated at metal prices of $2,500/oz Au, $30.0/oz Ag, $2,100/t Pb and $2,700/t Zn. The guidance assumes an exchange rate of 0.89 USD/EUR. For Argentina, it assumes an annual inflation rate of 29 percent and an annual devaluation of 18 percent.4. The cost guidance for the Lindero Mine does not take into account potential changes by the new Argentine Government to national macroeconomic policies, the taxation system and import and export duties which, if implemented, may have a material impact on costs5. Historical non-IFRS measure cost comparatives: The following table provides the historical cash costs and historical AISC for the Company's four mines which were operating during the year ended December 31, 2024, as follows: Mine Cash Costa,b,c AISCa,b,c Silver ($/oz Ag Eq) ($/oz Ag Eq) Caylloma, Peru 14.12 21.72 Gold ($/oz Au) ($/oz Au) Lindero, Argentina 1,051 1,793 Yaramoko, Burkina Faso 860 1,359 Séguéla, Côte d'Ivoire 584 1,153 a. Cash cost and AISC are non-IFRS financial measures; refer to the note under 'Non-IFRS Financial Measures' below.b. Silver equivalent was calculated at metal prices of $2,401/oz Au, $28.00/oz Ag, $2,072/t Pb and $2,786/t Zn for the year ended December 31, 2024.c. Further details on the cash costs and AISC for the year ended December 31, 2024 are disclosed on pages 31, 33 and 35 (with respect to cash costs) and page 37 (with respect to AISC) of the Company's management discussion and analysis ('MD&A') for the year ended December 31, 2024 dated as of March 5, 2025 ('2024 MD&A') which is available under Fortuna's SEDAR+ profile at and is incorporated by reference into this news release, and the note under 'Non-IFRS Financial Measures' below. 6. Yaramoko production reported as of April 14, 2025; AISC reported as of March 31, 20257. Refer to Appendix Qualified Person Eric Chapman, Senior Vice President of Technical Services for Fortuna Mining Corp., is a Professional Geoscientist registered with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (Registration Number 36328) and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Chapman has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release and has verified the underlying Fortuna Mining Corp. Fortuna Mining Corp. is a Canadian precious metals mining company with three operating mines and exploration activities in Argentina, Côte d'Ivoire, Mexico, and Peru, as well as the Diamba Sud Gold Project located in Senegal. Sustainability is integral to all our operations and relationships. We produce gold and silver and generate shared value over the long-term for our stakeholders through efficient production, environmental protection, and social responsibility. For more information, please visit ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Jorge A. GanozaPresident, CEO, and Director Fortuna Mining Corp. Investor Relations:Carlos Baca | info@ | | X | LinkedIn | YouTube Forward-looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements which constitute 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, 'Forward-looking Statements'). All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, are Forward-looking Statements and are subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the Forward-looking Statements. The Forward-looking Statements in this news release include, without limitation, Fortuna's right to receive certain additional payments upon the completion of certain conditions post-closing; estimated production forecasts for 2025; estimated cash costs and all-in sustaining cash costs for 2025; and the Company's business strategy, plans and outlook. Often, but not always, these Forward-looking Statements can be identified by the use of words such as 'estimated', 'potential', 'open', 'future', 'assumed', 'projected', 'used', 'detailed', 'has been', 'gain', 'planned', 'reflecting', 'will', 'containing', 'remaining', 'to be', or statements that events, 'could' or 'should' occur or be achieved and similar expressions, including negative variations. The forward-looking statements in this news release also include financial outlooks and other forward-looking metrics relating to the Company and its business, including references to financial and business prospects and future results of operations, including production, and cost guidance, anticipated future financial performance and anticipated production, costs and other metrics. Such information, which may be considered future oriented financial information or financial outlooks within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation (collectively, 'FOFI'), has been approved by management of the Company and is based on assumptions which management believes were reasonable on the date such FOFI was prepared, having regard to the industry, business, financial conditions, plans and prospects of the Company and its business and properties. These projections are provided to describe the prospective performance of the Company's business and operations. Nevertheless, readers are cautioned that such information is highly subjective and should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results and that actual results may differ significantly from such projections. FOFI constitutes forward-looking statements and is subject to the same assumptions, uncertainties, risk factors and qualifications as set forth below. Forward-looking Statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the Forward-looking Statements. Such uncertainties and factors include, among others, operational risks associated with mining and mineral processing; uncertainty relating to Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates; uncertainty relating to capital and operating costs, production schedules and economic returns; uncertainties related to new mining operations, including the possibility that actual capital and operating costs and economic returns will differ significantly from those estimated for such projects prior to production; risks relating to the Company's ability to replace its Mineral Reserves; capital and currency controls in foreign jurisdictions; risks associated with mineral exploration and project development; uncertainty relating to the repatriation of funds as a result of currency controls; environmental matters including obtaining or renewing environmental permits and potential liability claims; uncertainty relating to nature and climate conditions; risks associated with political instability and changes to the regulations governing the Company's business operations; changes in national and local government legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in countries in which the Company does or may carry on business, including relating to the newly elected government in Argentina; risks associated with war, hostilities or other conflicts, such as the Ukrainian – Russian conflict and the Israel – Hamas war, and the impact they may have on global economic activity; risks relating to the termination of the Company's mining concessions in certain circumstances; developing and maintaining relationships with local communities and stakeholders; risks associated with losing control of public perception as a result of social media and other web-based applications; potential opposition to the Company's exploration, development and operational activities; risks related to the Company's ability to obtain adequate financing for planned exploration and development activities; property title matters; risks relating to the integration of businesses and assets acquired by the Company; assessment of the carrying value of the Company's assets, including the ongoing potential for material impairment and/or write downs of such assets; risks associated with climate change legislation; reliance on key personnel; adequacy of insurance coverage; operational safety and security risks; legal proceedings and potential legal proceedings; uncertainties relating to general economic conditions; risks relating to a global pandemic, which could impact the Company's business, operations, financial condition and share price; competition; fluctuations in metal prices; risks associated with entering into commodity forward and option contracts for base metals production; fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest rates; tax audits and reassessments; risks related to hedging; uncertainty relating to concentrate treatment charges and transportation costs; sufficiency of monies allotted by the Company for land reclamation; risks associated with dependence upon information technology systems, which are subject to disruption, damage, failure and risks with implementation and integration; risks associated with climate change legislation; laws and regulations regarding the protection of the environment (including greenhouse gas emission reduction and other decarbonization requirements and the uncertainty surrounding the interpretation of omnibus Bill C-59 and the related amendments to the Competition Act (Canada); labor relations issues; as well as those factors discussed under 'Risk Factors' in the Company's Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events, or results to differ materially from those described in Forward-looking Statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking Statements contained herein are based on the assumptions, beliefs, expectations and opinions of management, including, but not limited to, the accuracy of the Company's current mineral resource and reserve estimates; that the Company's activities will be conducted in accordance with the Company's public statements and stated goals; exchange rate and annual inflation rate assumptions in respect of cash cost and AISC guidance; that there will be no material adverse change affecting the Company, its properties or its production estimates (which assume accuracy of projected ore grade, mining rates, recovery timing, and recovery rate estimates and may be impacted by unscheduled maintenance, labor and contractor availability and other operating or technical difficulties); the duration and effect of global and local inflation; the duration and impacts of geo-political uncertainties on the Company's production, workforce, business, operations and financial condition; the expected trends in mineral prices, inflation and currency exchange rates; that all required approvals and permits will be obtained for the Company's business and operations on acceptable terms; that there will be no significant disruptions affecting the Company's operations and such other assumptions as set out herein. Forward-looking Statements are made as of the date hereof and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any Forward-looking Statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or results or otherwise, except as required by law. There can be no assurance that these Forward-looking Statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on Forward-looking Statements. Non-IFRS Financial Measures This news release also refers to non-IFRS financial measures, including cash costs and all-in sustaining costs. These measures are not standardized financial measures under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the financial reporting framework used to prepare the financial statements of the Company and therefore may not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other mining companies. These Non-IFRS Measures include cash costs and all-in sustaining cash costs. Readers should refer to the 'Non-IFRS Financial Measures' section in the Company's 2024 MD&A, which section is incorporated herein by reference, for an explanation of these measures and reconciliations to the Company's reported financial results in accordance with IFRS. The MD&A 2024 is available on SEDAR+ at AppendixAISC Guidance ($/GEO) 2025 Guidance Lindero 1,600 - 1,720 Caylloma 1,810 - 2,060 Yaramoko 1,410 Séguéla 1,500 - 1,600 Corporate G&A 116 Consolidated AISC 1,670 - 1,765 Note: 1. AISC includes sustaining capital expenditures, worker's participation (as applicable) commercial and government royalties mining tax, export duties (as applicable), subsidiary G&A and Brownfields exploration and is estimated at metal prices of $2,500/oz Au, $30.0/oz Ag, $2,100/t Pb, and $2,700/t Zn. AISC excludes government mining royalty recognized as income tax within the scope of IAS-12. PDF available:
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fortuna Mining explores investments in Guinea for gold mining opportunities
Fortuna Mining is reportedly exploring new opportunities in Guinea following its strategic exit from Burkina Faso, where it faced regulatory instability and high security costs. The Canadian mining company, currently not established in Guinea, is actively conducting site visits and engaging with local authorities to seek gold mining prospects, according to a report by Reuters. Fortuna CEO Jorge Ganoza was quoted by the news agency as saying: "We find Guinea to be a place we would invest today.' A portion of the company's increasing exploration budget is earmarked for Guinea, where Ganoza sees 'a lot of room for discovery'. This move underscores the shifting dynamics in West Africa's mining landscape, where military-led governments are revising mining codes and grappling with jihadist threats. Burkina Faso, along with Mali and Niger, has experienced military coups since 2020, leading to new mining codes aimed at bolstering local control. These countries have also taken assertive measures against foreign mining companies, including arrests and asset seizures. In contrast, Guinea, under military rule since a 2021 coup, has not revised its mining code but has exerted pressure on foreign companies regarding project timelines. "We don't see the same situations as we see today in Mali or Burkina Faso or Niger," Ganoza added. Fortuna's recent departure from Burkina Faso involved selling the Yaramoko gold mine for $130m (C$179.32m), despite losing an estimated 70,000oz of gold production. Ganoza described the sale as 'a very compelling offer', given the mine's dwindling reserves and the $7m annual security costs incurred due to jihadist threats. The company had to adopt a 'complete fly-in, fly-out basis for all personnel' in Burkina Faso, with ground transportation deemed too risky. Moreover, Ganoza criticised the Burkinabe Government's demand for up to 30% state participation in mining companies as part of the new mining code implemented in July 2024, which he believes is not competitive, the report said. Fortuna's withdrawal from Burkina Faso follows a similar move by Endeavour Mining last year. Globally, Fortuna is boosting its exploration and project development investment to $51m this year, up from $41m in 2024. Besides Guinea, the company is focusing on Senegal's Diamba Sud gold project and expanding its operations in Ivory Coast, where its flagship Seguela gold mine is situated. "Fortuna Mining explores investments in Guinea for gold mining opportunities" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand.
Business Insider
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Canadian mining firm shifts investment focus to Guinea after Burkina Faso exit
Canadian miner Fortuna Mining is shifting its focus to Guinea, marking a strategic realignment in West Africa following its exit from Burkina Faso. Fortuna Mining is shifting its focus to Guinea after exiting Burkina Faso due to security risks and regulatory changes. The company is exploring opportunities in Guinea's gold sector through site visits and engagement with local authorities. West Africa's mining dynamics are changing, with countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger revising mining codes to increase state control. Canadian miner Fortuna Mining is shifting its focus to Guinea, marking a strategic realignment in West Africa following its exit from Burkina Faso amid rising security risks and regulatory uncertainty. CEO Jorge Ganoza disclosed the development to Reuters, noting that while Fortuna currently has no operations in Guinea, it is actively exploring opportunities in the country's gold sector through site visits and engagement with local authorities. West Africa's shifting mining landscape The move reflects how international miners are adapting to the shifting dynamics in West Africa. Since 2020, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have experienced military coups and are now revising their mining codes to increase state control over foreign-owned industrial mines. In Mali, authorities have detained foreign executives and seized gold inventories amid tense negotiations with mining companies. In one notable case, Canadian miner Barrick Gold halted operations after the government confiscated three metric tons of gold worth approximately $245 million in January. In Niger, the military government took control of a French-run uranium facility in December 2024, while Burkina Faso announced plans last month to tighten its grip on foreign-owned industrial mines in a bid to boost state revenues from natural resources. Fortuna exited Burkina Faso last month by selling its Yaramoko gold mine to a private local firm for $130 million. While the sale reduces its gold output by about 70,000 ounces annually, Ganoza said the offer was compelling, given the mine's declining reserves and rising operational risks. Security costs in Burkina Faso had ballooned to $7 million per year due to the jihadist threat, he added, and reached just $200,000 to $300,000 in other countries. Fortuna's exit follows similar moves by other miners, including Endeavour Mining, which also pulled out of Burkina Faso last year. Despite the risks in the region, Fortuna is increasing its global exploration and project development budget to $51 million in 2025, up from $41 million in 2024.
Zawya
05-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Canada: Fortuna eyes Guinea investments after Burkina Faso exit, CEO says
DAKAR: Canada's Fortuna Mining is eyeing expansion into Guinea after exiting Burkina Faso, where it faced regulatory instability and high security costs because of jihadist threats, its CEO told Reuters. Fortuna, which is not currently established in Guinea, is looking for gold mining opportunities there, conducting site visits and meeting with authorities, Ganoza said. "We find Guinea to be a place we would invest today," Jorge Ganoza said by video call. A portion of the mining company's growing exploration budget will go to Guinea where "there is a lot of room for discovery", he said. The comments highlight how mining companies are responding to the changing landscape in West Africa, where military-run governments are revising mining codes while struggling to mitigate the threat posed by jihadists. Burkina Faso and its neighbours Mali and Niger have all seen military officers seize power in coups since 2020. The new leaders have introduced new mining codes to increase local control over the sector while sometimes deploying hardball tactics. Malian authorities have arrested foreign executives and seized gold stocks amid negotiations with mining companies in recent months. Niger in December seized a French-run uranium site, while Burkina Faso's junta last month vowed to take control of more foreign-owned industrial mines. Guinea, which borders Mali to the southwest, is also led by a military government - coup leader Mamady Doumbouya seized power in 2021 - but does not face the same jihadist threats. Its government has not revised its mining code, but has put pressure on foreign firms including by threatening their licences if they fail to meet a tight construction deadline for the giant Simandou iron ore deposit. "We don't see the same situations as we see today in Mali or Burkina Faso or Niger," Ganoza said. BURKINA EXIT Fortuna announced last month it was exiting Burkina Faso with the sale of the Yaramoko gold mine to a private local company for $130 million. Though Fortuna expects to lose approximately 70,000 ounces of gold from the sale, according to Ganoza, he said the deal was "a very compelling offer" given the mine's low reserves. Insecurity from jihadist attacks had driven the company's annual security costs to as much as $7 million, Ganoza said. In other jurisdictions he said such costs are between $200,000 and $300,000. Fortuna had been forced to operate on "a complete fly-in, fly-out basis for all personnel", with ground transportation too dangerous, Ganoza said. He added that Burkina Faso's government was "pricing themselves out of the market" by demanding state participation in mining firms as high as 30% in the revised mining code adopted in July 2024. Fortuna's retreat from Burkina Faso follows competitor Endeavour's exit last year. Globally, Fortuna is investing $51 million in exploration and project development this year, up from $41 million in 2024, Ganoza said. In addition to Guinea, he said there will be a heavy focus on Senegal's Diamba Sud gold project and expanding operations in Ivory Coast, where Fortuna's flagship Seguela gold mine is located. (Reporting by Maxwell Akalaare Adombila; Editing by Portia Crowe, Robbie Corey-Boulet and Jan Harvey)
Reuters
05-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Fortuna eyes Guinea investments after Burkina Faso exit, CEO says
Summary Companies Canadian mining firm looking for gold opportunities in Guinea Fortuna faced security, regulatory challenges in Burkina Faso Exploration budget raised, with a portion allocated to Guinea DAKAR, May 5 (Reuters) - Canada's Fortuna Mining ( opens new tab is eyeing expansion into Guinea after exiting Burkina Faso, where it faced regulatory instability and high security costs because of jihadist threats, its CEO told Reuters. Fortuna, which is not currently established in Guinea, is looking for gold mining opportunities there, conducting site visits and meeting with authorities, Ganoza said. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. "We find Guinea to be a place we would invest today," Jorge Ganoza said by video call. A portion of the mining company's growing exploration budget will go to Guinea where "there is a lot of room for discovery", he said. The comments highlight how mining companies are responding to the changing landscape in West Africa, where military-run governments are revising mining codes while struggling to mitigate the threat posed by jihadists. Burkina Faso and its neighbours Mali and Niger have all seen military officers seize power in coups since 2020. The new leaders have introduced new mining codes to increase local control over the sector while sometimes deploying hardball tactics. Malian authorities have arrested foreign executives and seized gold stocks amid negotiations with mining companies in recent months. Niger in December seized a French-run uranium site, while Burkina Faso's junta last month vowed to take control of more foreign-owned industrial mines. Guinea, which borders Mali to the southwest, is also led by a military government - coup leader Mamady Doumbouya seized power in 2021 - but does not face the same jihadist threats. Its government has not revised its mining code, but has put pressure on foreign firms including by threatening their licences if they fail to meet a tight construction deadline for the giant Simandou iron ore deposit. "We don't see the same situations as we see today in Mali or Burkina Faso or Niger," Ganoza said. BURKINA EXIT Fortuna announced last month it was exiting Burkina Faso with the sale of the Yaramoko gold mine to a private local company for $130 million. Though Fortuna expects to lose approximately 70,000 ounces of gold from the sale, according to Ganoza, he said the deal was "a very compelling offer" given the mine's low reserves. Insecurity from jihadist attacks had driven the company's annual security costs to as much as $7 million, Ganoza said. In other jurisdictions he said such costs are between $200,000 and $300,000. Fortuna had been forced to operate on "a complete fly-in, fly-out basis for all personnel", with ground transportation too dangerous, Ganoza said. He added that Burkina Faso's government was "pricing themselves out of the market" by demanding state participation in mining firms as high as 30% in the revised mining code adopted in July 2024. Fortuna's retreat from Burkina Faso follows competitor Endeavour's (EDV.L), opens new tab exit last year. Globally, Fortuna is investing $51 million in exploration and project development this year, up from $41 million in 2024, Ganoza said. In addition to Guinea, he said there will be a heavy focus on Senegal's Diamba Sud gold project and expanding operations in Ivory Coast, where Fortuna's flagship Seguela gold mine is located.
