Dig Deep Starting Gold and Exploring on an Orogenic Mesothermal System in Nicaragua with Akiba Leisman
In this episode, we chat to Akiba Leisman, CEO of Mako Mining Corp who is a publicly listed gold mining, development, and exploration company operating the high-grade San Albino gold mine in Nicaragua.
Akiba is a chemical engineer by background and worked in investment banking and holds a few board roles. He talks to us more about Mako Mining and what exciting things they have been up to in their ramp-up and exploration.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Makro Mining has an area of 200 square meters to explore.
- Mako Mining has now commercialized the highest-grade gold open pit in the world in San Albino, Nicaragua.
- They have been in commercial production since July and are planning to ramp up to 1000 tonnes a day, in about a year.
- They are also fully permitted to start mining the Las Conchitas area from late 2022.
- Initial explorations show high-grade gold and silver at Las Conchitas.
- They believe that they are sitting on an orogenic mesothermal system covering 200sqkms, which typically contains millions of ounces of gold.
- There are currently 4 rigs turning at site, with 2 more due to start turning in January. In the podcast, Akiba explains in detail where they are and what they are looking for.
- All of this has been achieved despite CoVid and several severe weather events.
- The budget was $31 million, and it came in at $32.5 million.
- Nicaragua is a good jurisdiction for mining. Gold is one of the country´s largest exports.
- There are challenges, which Akiba talks about in detail. Including explaining how they have overcome them.
- The quality of labor in Nicaragua is excellent, they work hard and are happy to learn new skills.
BEST MOMENTS
‘We have now commercialized what is the highest-grade open pit in the world. ´
‘Pretty universally, the government is supportive of mining, particularly gold mining.’
EPISODE RESOURCES
Website: https://makominingcorp.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakoMiningCorp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AkibaLeisman
Email: aleisman@makominingcorp.com
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ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Tyson is the Founder and Director of Mining International Ltd, a leading global recruitment and headhunting consultancy based in the UK specialising in all areas of mining across the globe from first world to third world countries from Africa, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We source, headhunt, and discover new and top talent through a targeted approach and search methodology and have a proven track record in sourcing and positioning exceptional candidates into our clients' organisations in any mining discipline or level. Mining International provides a transparent, informative, and trusted consultancy service to our candidates and clients to help them develop their careers and business goals and objectives in this ever-changing marketplace.
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Podcast Description
Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people’s experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.