Mansourah and Massarah Mines are two gold mines in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, situated in al-Khurmah Governorate within Makkah al-Mukarramah Province. They constitute a singular project and are situated in the Middle Arabian Shield region, renowned for being one of the richest geological regions in minerals in the Kingdom. This project stands as the largest gold mine managed by the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, 'Ma'aden'.
Mansourah and Massarah Mines development
In 2019, Ma'aden Company announced that it had awarded a contract for the development of two mines and the establishment of a factory affiliated with them to produce gold to the international group Outotec and Larsen and Toubro. The contract entails implementing detailed engineering works, construction, pre-operation preparation work, support for operation, collaborating with the company to train national engineering and technical staff in operation and maintenance work, and enhancing the project's procurement performance and local content.
Mansourah and Massarah Mines production
The plant is capable of processing up to four million t annually of thermal ores in mineral deposits. This marks the first time this type of gold ore is being processed in the Middle East.
The project produces an average of 250,000 oz. of gold annually over its expected lifespan, and the total investment in it is expected to reach about SAR3.3 billion, equivalent to USD880 million.
Mansourah and Massarah project began initial production operations in the fourth quarter of 2022. It is considered the largest gold mine in the Kingdom.
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