Soma Gold Ramps Up Production with Aurora and El Limón Mine Restarts

Event summary

  • Aurora Mine receives final explosives permit, begins shipping 10-15 TPD to El Bagre Mill; commercial production targeted for Q3/Q4 2026 at 20 TPD.
  • El Limón Mine dewatered to Level 5, resumes mining with shipments to El Bagre Mill; full resource quantification pending.
  • New underground haul truck delivered to Cordero Mine to support expanded operations and increased haul distances.
  • CEO Geoff Hampson highlights integration of multiple feed sources to justify El Limón Mill restart and future Nechi Mine production (Q3 2027).

The big picture

Soma Gold's restart of Aurora and El Limón mines aligns with its strategy of leveraging existing infrastructure to expand production capacity. The company's ability to integrate multiple feed sources positions it to capitalize on Colombia's prolific OTU fault, though execution risks remain in balancing operational scaling with resource quantification. With two permitted mills and a focus on internally funded exploration, Soma exemplifies the trend of mid-tier miners optimizing asset portfolios through phased development.

What we're watching

Production Scaling
Whether Soma can sustain the pace of production increases across Aurora, El Limón, and Cordero without operational bottlenecks.
Resource Integration
How effectively Soma consolidates feed from multiple mines to justify El Limón Mill restart and future Nechi production.
Exploration Pipeline
The pace at which Soma advances exploration at Lemoncito Norte, Diamantina, and other regional concessions to secure long-term feedstock.

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