Baru Gold Advances Production Readiness - Designs, Prepares for Construction of Automated Gold Production Plant
Tue 30 Sep 2025, 06:35 AM
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Baru Gold Corp. (BARU: TSX.V | BARUF: OTCQB) (“Baru”) and its subsidiary PT. Tambang Mas Sangihe (“TMS” or the “Company”) are pleased to report progress in advancing its production readiness at the Sangihe Gold Project while awaiting approval for the upgrade to production operations.
The Company has successfully concluded a competitive bid and tender for the design and construction of an Electrowinning Elution Column Plant.
An Electrowinning Elution Column Plant is a modern gold recovery facility that automates the extraction of gold from leach solutions. Gold adsorbed onto resin is first separated in an elution column to produce a concentrated gold-bearing solution, which then passes through electrowinning cells where an electrical current deposits pure metallic gold onto cathodes. The process is fully automated, highly efficient, environmentally friendly, and delivers excellent recovery rates.
A leading Indonesian engineering and construction company was awarded the contract to design and assemble the plant, which will be manufactured locally in Indonesia. Producing the plant domestically supports the local economy while reducing costs and delivery times. The electrowinning system is inexpensive costing only a few hundred thousand dollars and can become fully operational within several months.
This strategic decision was led by Baru’s Chief Operating Officer, Sri Darmawan, who brings over 30 years of experience working with some of the largest gold mining companies in North Sulawesi. His extensive knowledge of regional conditions, proven technologies for similar ore bodies, and understanding of local contractor capabilities was instrumental in selecting a cost-effective, high-quality solution.
Mr. Terrence Filbert, CEO of Baru Gold, commented, “We are making excellent progress as we prepare for the transition to production operations. While awaiting the remaining approvals for Production Operations, we are effectively using this time to lay the groundwork for rapid implementation. I am preparing for operational readiness while conserving capital, ensuring that once the necessary approvals are granted, the Company can commence gold production without delay.
Key Highlights of the Production Plant Design
- Local Supply Chain: Plant construction and manufacturing will be done within Indonesia, enabling short construction and delivery timeframes while supporting local industries and economy.
- Scalable Output: Initial capacity to support production of 1,500 ounces of gold per month, with the ability to double output to 3,000 ounces.
- Modular Growth: Each plant is modular in design, meaning individual plants can be expanded to increase output as needed.
- Expandable Footprint: Multiple plants can be built across the mining area, giving Baru the ability to rapidly scale production capacity in step with ore extraction.
- Operational Efficiency: The Modular Growth and Expandable Footprint design minimize upfront capital costs and allows for streamlined installation and commissioning.
- Lower Operating Expenses: Electrowinning uses electricity to recover gold directly, eliminating the need for costly reagents.
- Environmentally Friendly: By avoiding reagent-heavy processes, electrowinning reduces chemical consumption and waste generation, minimizing environmental impacts.
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