Bayan Khundii Gold Mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Products | gold |
| Opened | 14 September 2025 |
The Bayan Khundii Gold Mine is an open-pit gold mining site in Bayankhongor Province, Mongolia.
History
The ore was firstly discovered in 2015.[1] The mine is being developed by Erdene Resource Development. They secured the mining license to explore the mine from the Mineral Resource and Petroleum Authority of Mongolia in August 2019.[2] The bankable feasibility study was completed in July 2020 and an updated feasibility study was completed in July 2023.[3] On 14 September 2025, the company announced its first gold pour at the mine.[4]
Geology
It consists of Khundii Exploration License and Khundii Mining License with an area of 2,205 hectares and 2,308 hectares respectively.[3]
Mining
The mine is expected to have an operational period of eight years. It will be developed as an open-pit mining with 10.9 stripping ratio.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Erdene pours first gold at Mongolia's Bayan Khundii mine". PearTree. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- ↑ "Bayan Khundii Gold Project". Erdene Resource Development. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- 1 2 3 "Bayan Khundii Gold Project, Mongolia". Mining Technology. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ↑ "Erdene Announces First Gold Pour at the Bayan Khundii Gold Mine". Erdene Resource Development. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2026.