Cora Gold (LON:CORA) has just raised over £1 million to fast-track permitting at its Sanankoro Gold Project in southern Mali, a key step before construction begins. In this interview, CEO Bert Monro discusses how recent conversations with Mali’s Minister of Mines signal stronger government backing for mining, and why 2026 could finally be the year the shovels hit the ground. Longstanding shareholders are holding firm, and they’re not the only ones expecting action.
Key Moments:
- 00:11 – £1M funding announced for Sanankoro permitting push
- 00:45 – Path to full permitting and construction readiness
- 01:13 – Positive signals from Mali’s government on mining policy
- 02:11 – Monro on delays, shareholder patience and 2026 construction hopes
- 03:09 – DFS highlights: strong IRR, quick payback, low risk
- 04:01 – 18-month construction timeline outlined
Cora Gold is a West African-focused gold exploration and development company. Its flagship asset is the Sanankoro Gold Project in southern Mali, an open-pit oxide operation with low technical risk and high expected returns.
