Shanta Gold optimistic on second project pilot start
Shanta shares nudged 3.45% higher in early deals on the news to stand at 7.5p.
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Shanta Gold Ltd is an East Africa-focused gold producer, developer, and explorer. The company has an established operational track record, with defined ore resources on the New Luika and Singida projects in Tanzania, with reserves of 625 koz grading 2.91 g/t, and exploration licences covering ~800 km 2 in the country. Alongside New Luika and Singida, Shanta also owns the high-grade West Kenya Project in Kenya and licences with resources of 1.7 million ounces.
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Shanta shares nudged 3.45% higher in early deals on the news to stand at 7.5p.
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