Akyem Update
- Development Decision by Year-End 2004
- First Production Expected 2007E
- Updating Feasibility
- Will determine production, total cash costs and pre-production capital
- Similar to Ahafo
- Current Estimates – Equity production 380,000 - 425,000 oz
- Average total cash costs $200 - $220 per ounce
- Average mining rate ~100,000 tons per day
- Pre-production equity capital $360 million - $410 million
- Increased Life of Mine from 13 Years to 15 Years
- Estimated Employment ~600 People