Mansa Mining Africa – Karamoja Gold Project
A development roadmap helps investors, stakeholders, and communities understand how the project will progress from exploration to production.
Phase 1: Project Identification & Licensing
Timeline: Months 1–6
Key Activities
Secure exploration licenses and permits
Conduct stakeholder engagement
Establish project offices and field operations
Recruit technical and support personnel
Develop health, safety, and environmental policies
Deliverables
Licensed exploration area
Regulatory compliance framework
Project implementation plan
Phase 2: Exploration & Resource Assessment
Timeline: Months 6–18
Key Activities
Geological mapping
Geochemical sampling
Geophysical surveys
Trenching and drilling programs
Laboratory analysis of samples
Deliverables
Exploration reports
Identified mineralized zones
Preliminary resource estimates
Phase 3: Feasibility Study
Timeline: Months 18–30
Key Activities
Mineral resource estimation
Metallurgical testing
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
Mining method evaluation
Financial and economic analysis
Deliverables
Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS)
Environmental approvals
Investment-ready project documentation
Phase 4: Project Financing & Strategic Partnerships
Timeline: Months 30–36
Key Activities
Engage investors and financial institutions
Secure project funding
Negotiate strategic partnerships
Finalize mine development plans
Deliverables
Funding agreements
Strategic partnership framework Final investment decision
Phase 5: Mine Development & Construction
Timeline: Months 36–48
Key Activities
Site preparation
Construction of processing facilities
Development of access roads
Installation of water and power systems
Workforce training
Deliverables
Operational mining
infrastructure Processing
plant Safety and environmental management systems
Phase 6: Production & Processing
Timeline: Years 4–15+
Key Activities
Open-pit or underground mining operations
Ore processing and gold recovery
Quality control and assurance
Export and marketing of gold Deliverables
Commercial gold production
Revenue generation
Employment opportunities
Phase 7: Sustainability & Community Development
Ongoing Throughout Project Life
Focus Areas
Local employment creation
Skills development and training
Community health initiatives
Education support programs
Environmental conservation
Local business development
Outcomes Shared economic growth Sustainable livelihoods
Strong community partnerships
Phase 8: Mine Closure & Rehabilitation End of Mine Life
Key Activities
Land restoration
Environmental monitoring
Infrastructure transition
Community livelihood support
Deliverables
Rehabilitated mining areas
Regulatory closure
Compliance Long-term environmental stewardship