Friendland-backed Sama reports PEA for Côte d’Ivoire project

TSX-V-listed Sama Resources, backed by mining billionaire Robert Friedland’s HPX, has confirmed the value for the development of its Samapleu nickel/copper project, in Côte d’Ivoire.

The company released a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the project that envisions production of 3 900 t/y of carbonyl nickel powder, 8 400 t/y of carbonyl iron powder and 14 100 t /y of copper concentrate, over a 20-year mine life.