Phase 01
Exploration
Geological surveys, sampling, and resource estimation to identify viable gold deposits within licensed concession areas.
Mining at BYM
Mining at BYM
How we move from exploration through rehabilitation on licensed alluvial gold operations—aligned with the DRC Mining Code and cooperative partnerships in eastern DRC.
Commodity
Alluvial gold (Au)
Operating model
Semi-Industrial Gold Mining
Licensed partners
COMIPED · COMEAD
Sites & equipment
Operations overview→Production, grade, and recovery figures on this site are often scenario-based. They are not audited results unless explicitly stated. See financial highlights and our disclaimer.
Mining Lifecycle
From Exploration to Rehabilitation
The phases below describe a conventional mining lifecycle as applied in our context. Sequencing and intensity vary by concession, permit conditions, and community agreements.
Phase 02
Development
Site preparation, infrastructure construction, equipment deployment, and workforce mobilization for production readiness.
Phase 03
Production
Active mining operations including excavation, processing, gold recovery, and quality assurance for market delivery.
Phase 04
Rehabilitation
Progressive land restoration, environmental remediation, and community transition planning for post-mining sustainability.
What We Mine
Alluvial Gold
BYM focuses on alluvial deposits—gold concentrated in sediments along watercourses and floodplains. This section is descriptive; reserve and resource estimates are presented separately where available.
Alluvial gold forms when erosion frees particles from primary sources and water transports them into riverbeds and plains. The Province of Ituri in eastern DRC hosts extensive alluvial systems that have supported both artisanal and structured production.
Compared with many hard-rock projects, alluvial operations can offer lower upfront capital intensity for a given production pathway, while still requiring disciplined engineering, HSE, and environmental management.
Our concessions form a contiguous corridor where historical artisanal activity and preliminary work inform targeting—subject to ongoing technical validation and permitting.
Gold (Au)
85–95% purity pre-refining (typical range; batch-dependent)
End uses: jewelry, investment, electronics, medicine
Production method
Semi-industrial alluvial recovery
Excavation, washing, gravity separation
Throughput (illustrative)
Base-case scenario ~400 g/day at targeted steady state
See financial highlights for assumptions—not a production guarantee