Fortuna Mining advances Diamba Sud gold project permitting in Senegal
FSM•Fortuna Mining received a notice of admissibility for its Diamba Sud exploitation permit application in Senegal on November 2, 2026. Final approval is expected in the fourth quarter, with first gold targeted for mid-2028 and annual production growth of about 60% to 500,000 ounces from that time.
1. Permit application advances
Fortuna Mining received a notice of admissibility for its Diamba Sud exploitation permit application in Senegal on November 2, 2026. Final permit approval is expected in the fourth quarter, followed by a final investment decision; full-scale construction remains subject to the permit, board approval and local construction approvals.
2. Production targets
Early works are underway, and first gold remains targeted for mid-2028, with process plant commissioning and ramp-up scheduled for the second and third quarters. Diamba Sud and a 30% expansion of the Séguéla plant underpin targeted annual gold production growth of approximately 60% to 500,000 ounces from mid-2028.
