Donlin Gold Project Taps Fluor for Bankable Feasibility Study Through 2027
Fluor Corporation has been selected to lead the Donlin Gold project’s bankable feasibility study, integrating engineering, cost and schedule and coordinating power plant, pipeline and oxidation circuit specialists. The study is scheduled for completion in 2027, with a detailed schedule and budget to be released after full-scope alignment.
1. Fluor Appointed to Lead BFS
Fluor Corporation will lead the bankable feasibility study, integrating engineering, cost and schedule elements and coordinating specialist contractors for the power plant, natural gas pipeline and pressure oxidation circuit.
2. BFS Timeline and Budget
The study is slated for completion in 2027, with a detailed schedule and budget to be published in coming months after full-scope alignment with all contractors.
3. Ongoing Site Preparations
Management is recruiting key owner’s team roles while advancing geotechnical drilling and materials assessments for the planned upriver port and access road to support detailed design.
4. Project Scale and Outlook
Donlin Gold holds 40 million ounces of gold in Measured and Indicated resources (560 million tonnes at 2.22 g/t) and is forecast to produce over one million ounces annually over a 27-year mine life once in production.