Ariana Resources eyes first gold pour at Tavşan

Ariana Resources PLC (AIM:AAU, ASX:AA2) managing director Kerim Sener talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s latest milestone as the Tavşan mine becomes fully operational, marking a major step forward for gold production in Türkiye. Sener explained that Ariana has completed its final permitting stage, allowing heap leach operations to begin at Tavşan. “We have already been producing out of Tavşan for the best part of 20 months,” he said, noting that high-grade ore has been transported to Kiziltepe for processing while lower-grade ore—about 800,000 tonnes—has been stockpiled and is now being loaded onto the heap leach pads. The dual-processing strategy will see high-grade ore sent to the CIL plant for enhanced gold and silver recovery, achieving up to 90% recovery rates, while the heap leach process is expected to yield between 70% and 80%. Sener added that first gold pour is anticipated before the end of this year, with commercial production to follow early next year. He also discussed how the company is reviewing its open-pit optimisations in light of record gold prices, ensuring Ariana remains well positioned to maximise returns from its Turkish operations. For more updates and interviews, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay informed. #ArianaResources #GoldMining #TavsanProject #KerimSener #GoldProduction #MiningNews #TurkeyMining #GoldPrice #Investing #ProactiveInvestors