West African-focused gold company Cora Gold has appointed international environmental consultants Digby Wells Environmental to undertake the environmental- and social-impact assessment (Esia) for its Sanankoro project in the Yanfolila gold belt, in southern Mali.

The collection of baseline data for the Esia has already commenced, the aim of which is to ascertain specialist studies, ranging from ecological, water and social studies, a conceptual closure and rehabilitation plan, a stakeholder engagement process, a resettlement policy framework and a community development plan.
