Kassandra Mines

THE MINING ACTIVITY OF HELLAS GOLD

The Kassandra Mines today

The Kassandra Mines are located in northeastern Halkidiki, within the administrative boundaries of Municipality of Aristotle and include:

  • the world-class copper-gold Skouries asset,

  • the modern Olympias gold, silver, lead and zinc mine, which is in production,

  • the state-of-the-art Kokkinolakkas Tailings Management Facility,

  • the port and storage facilities at Stratoni, and

  • the Mavres Petres mine, which has been in care and maintenance status since end of 2021.

 

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DISCOVER THE KASSANDRA MINES

Our projects

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COPPER & GOLD MINING PROJECT

Skouries

GOLD, SILVER, LEAD & ZINC MINE

Olympias

TAILINGS MANAGEMENT FACILITY

Kokkinolakkas

MINING-STORAGE FACILITIES & PORT

Stratoni

THE MINING PROCESS

Responsible mining

Mining involves excavation for extracting valuable mineral resources, a complex yet interesting process. It comprises six different stages, across which Hellas Gold develops and implements innovative practices to approach the challenges of responsible mining, while respecting natural resources and our social stakeholders.

 

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Raw materials of our ife

Raw materials of our ife

Mineral raw materials (MRM), including gold, copper, silver, lead, and zinc continue to bring substantial benefits to society and civilization. Thanks to their multiple properties and uses, they are an integral part of everyday life and our economy. At Hellas Gold, we value the priceless contributions of MRMs and we draw inspiration from their century-long legacy. Today, we continue to make history by emphasizing their important role and ensuring their safe extraction. We combine development and sustainability to positively impact the national economy.

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THE HISTORY OF THE KASSANDRA MINES

Mining for 25 centuries

The history of the Kassandra Mines spans over 25 centuries. The earliest evidence of mining activities in the area of Kassandra is traced back to ancient Greece and the Roman times. The mineral reserves of Halkidiki comprise 160 tonnes of gold, 2,000 tonnes of silver and 1.5 million tonnes of lead and zinc. The area’s mining capacity is  ranked among the largest in Europe, making Greece one of the leading copper and gold production countries internationally.

CENTURY <br>OLD MINES

25 CENTURY
OLD MINES

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MINING PROJECTS

Skouries Project

The Skouries Project is a world-class copper-gold porphyry deposit which is currently in the final stages of construction, with first production expected in the third quarter of 2025. The mine will incorporate advanced digital technologies throughout its operations, with innovative practices in technology, exploration and mining, safety and environmental protection.

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