The Bankan Gold Project, located in the Siguiri basin in Guinea, is the largest gold discovery in West Africa in a decade. With a Mineral Resource of 5.53 Moz underpinning the project, it is a Tier-1 asset. Working with Dhamana, Predictive completed a definitive feasibility study in June 2025 with an Ore Reserve of 2.95 Moz, 12-year life of mine averaging 250 kozpa, AISC of US$1,057/oz and extremely strong financial returns.
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The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment has been approved and the Company is in the process of securing the Exploitation permit for the mine development and operation.
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Bankan is also situated within a 35km long gold super-structure which is highly prospective for additional discoveries and Predictive continues to explore its large exploration tenements.
SUMMARY
Dhamana supported Predictive in the delivery of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for the Bankan Project. This included management of all aspects of the DFS including:
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Mining, both open pit and underground, and mine geotechnical studies.
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Metallurgical test work and process plant design including paste fill production and tailings filtration.
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Tailings storage in a dry-stacked tails facility.
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Hydrogeology for mine dewatering and project water supply.
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Hydrology for surface water management.
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Non-process infrastructure including site geotechnical investigation, bulk earthworks and power supply.
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Capital and operating cost estimation and development scheduling.
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Reporting in line with JORC and ASX requirements as well as delivery of a NI43-101 compliant report for the TSX.
The DFS positioned the Bankan Project for financing and development while managing the Project risks in a pragmatic way. To achieve this, Dhamana has adopted a team approach, bringing together experts from our partner companies including PCC, Australian Mining Advisors and Inherent Group.
KEY SERVICES
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Metallurgical test work planning, interpretation and flowsheet development.
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Feasibility study planning and management.
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Feasibility study management.
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Project execution planning.
LOCATION
Guinea
YEAR
2024 to present
