Guelb Moghrein Mine

Guelb Moghrein Mine is a copper mine operated by Mauritanian Copper Mines S.A, a subsidiary of Canadian company First Quantum Minerals. It is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) west of Akjoujt town in the Inchiri region of Mauritania.[1]

Commercial production began in October 2006 and the current estimated mine life is to 2027.[1] The mine has been forced to temporarily suspend operations in 2012[2] and 2014[3] due to protests and strikes.

Mining is carried out in a single open pit using hydraulic excavators and mechanical drive haul trucks.[4]

With the quality of the remaining copper ore diminishing, in 2026 the company announced plans to alter production methods to increase yield of gold from the ore, and to recover gold from existing tailings. Operations are planned to continue until at least 2027.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Guelb Moghrein". First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "First Quantum suspends work at Mauritania copper, gold mine". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  3. ↑ "Strike forces First Quantum to halt operations at Guelb Moghrein mine in Mauritania". mining-technology.com. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  4. ↑ "Guelb Moghrein NI 43-101 Technical Report" (PDF). First Quantum Minerals. 2016-03-30. Retrieved 2026-06-29.
  5. ↑ "Guelb Moghrein Mine Transitions to Optimization Phase Amid Shifts in Mauritania's Mining Landscape". EuroMining News. 5 May 2026. Retrieved 28 June 2026.



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