Perseus Mining secures backup power for Nyanzaga gold project
A 28-generator system aims to keep operations running safely as the Tanzanian project targets first production in 2027.
Perseus Mining has secured 28 containerized generator stands for its Nyanzaga gold project in northwestern Tanzania, to be operational by January 2027. The project, which will generate 28% of the company's gold production until the end of the decade, requires backup power due to its remote location from a reliable grid supply. USP&E, a South-African power engineering firm, is providing the emergency power system.
USP&E's system includes 28 Cummins KTA50G3 1 MW containerized generator sets, six 72,000-litre fuel tanks, and three pump skids. The containerized design allows for quick installation, and the fuel system ensures the mine can continue operations during extended outages. USP&E's MD and co-founder, Matthew Fredericks, praised the mine as a prime example of USP&E's capability in powering mines in challenging frontier markets.
The Nyanzaga project is expected to produce over 200,000 ounces of gold annually for the first 14 years of operation, significantly contributing to Perseus' long-term production plans. Perseus anticipates 2.7 million ounces of gold production over five years from the project.
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