Scoping study demonstrates positive economics for Kyrgyzstan gold project

A scoping study on Aim-listed Highland Gold’s Unkurtash project, in Kyrgyzstan, has demonstrated positive economics. The study, which was compiled by SRK, estimates some $322-million in capital expenditure will be require to build the mine, which is estimated to produce some 133 000 oz/y of gold over an 18-year mine life. The mine plan envisions mining from two openpits.