Reunion Gold Inc., a subsidiary of a major Canadian mining conglomerate, recently submitted an extensive proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) detailing its plans to unlock approximately five million ounces of gold at its Oko West Gold Project situated in Region Seven.
In its project summary submitted to the EPA, the company detailed its ambitious plan to develop an open pit and underground gold mine, targeting approximately five million ounces of gold production over 14 to 16 years. The proposed operation aims to process an estimated 65 to 70 million tonnes of ore, with detailed attention to waste management and environmental impact.
Reunion’s Guyanese subsidiary currently holds a 100 percent interest in the Prospect Licence for the Oko West Gold Project, covering approximately 4,400 hectares of mineral rights. The licence was issued on September 23, 2022, by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), following the relinquishment of 11 medium-scale mining permits. Reunion Gold had signed agreements with two Guyanese entrepreneurs, the previous permit holders, who had artisanally produced an unknown quantity of gold.
According to the company, the early-stage exploration project has already shown promising results, with a maiden mineral resource estimation indicating 2.475 million ounces of gold in indicated resources and 1.762 million ounces in inferred resources. It was also stated that a preliminary economic assessment is underway, marking a crucial step in the project’s development.
Guyana Standard understands that the project straddles the Cuyuni-Mazaruni mining districts and is strategically located approximately 100 kilometers southwest of Georgetown and 60 kilometers from Bartica. Other key details of the Oko West Gold Project included its shear-hosted, orogenic gold mineralization, linked to tectono-metamorphic deformation events.
Infrastructure development is another crucial aspect of the project, encompassing facilities such as a processing plant, power plant, tailings storage facility, waste rock storage facility, and more. The construction and operation timeline spans over 14 to 16 years, with continuous exploration efforts during operations.
This submission to the EPA marks a significant milestone in the Oko West Gold Project’s journey, seeking regulatory approval for its comprehensive development plan. The company has since made its commitment to responsible mining practices and environmental stewardship is evident in the detailed proposal submitted for review.
