The Kiziltepe mine in Turkey has completed its transition in to commercial production and is operating at levels exceeding feasibility expectations, 50%-owner Ariana Resources reported on Monday.
The mine, which Ariana owns in a joint venture with Proccea Construction, delivered 1 929 oz of gold and 14 519 oz of silver during the ramp-up period from mid-March to the end of June. A further 1 370 oz of gold and 6 780 oz of silver were produced in July, beating planned production.
