Omai Gold Engages SLR Consulting to Deliver an Updated Mineral Resource Estimate and Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment
TMX Newsfile·2026-01-22 13:23

Core Viewpoint - Omai Gold Mines Corp. is advancing its Omai Gold Project in Guyana by engaging SLR Consulting for an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) and Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), with significant expansions planned for the Wenot open pit and Gilt Creek underground deposits [1][3]. Company Overview - Omai Gold Mines Corp. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on expanding its 100%-owned Omai Gold Project in Guyana, recognized as one of the fastest-growing gold camps in the Guiana Shield [4]. - The company reported a 96% increase in the Wenot Gold Deposit's MRE to 970,000 ounces of gold (Indicated) at an average grade of 1.46 g/t Au, and 3,717,000 ounces of gold (Inferred) at an average grade of 1.82 g/t Au [4]. Project Developments - The updated MRE is expected in Q1 2026, followed by the PEA in Q2 2026, which will include the expanded Wenot open pit and Gilt Creek underground deposits [1][4]. - The Omai Gold Mine previously produced over 3.7 million ounces of gold from 1993 to 2005, benefiting from existing infrastructure and proximity to major cities in Guyana [4]. Consulting Engagement - SLR Consulting, with over 35 years of experience in mining advisory and technical services, has been engaged to provide support for the updated MRE and PEA, leveraging its multidisciplinary expertise [2].