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SOMA GOLD RECEIVES FIRST SHIPMENT FROM FORMALIZED SMALL MINE AT EL LIMON

Colombian Gold Producer Navigates Post-Strike Recovery with Small-Mine Formalization and Tech Upgrades

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 12, 2026 · 04:15 SOMA · 2.06 Soma Gold Corp.
Executive Summary

The most recent news (March 12, 2026) confirms that Soma Gold has received its first shipment of ore from the formalized Diamantina Mine at its El Limon Mill. This marks the first successful "formalization" of a small-scale mine on their property, a key strategic pillar for feeding their secondary mill. However, management admitted to being "several months behind schedule" due to the lingering effects of a 57-day labor strike in late 2025 and regional labor shortages. 2025 production totaled 18,670 AuEq ounces, which missed expectations. On the technical side, ore-sorting equipment has arrived in Colombia for mid-2026 installation, and the Nechi Mine permit application is 95% complete.

Material Impact
  • Operational (Neutral to Positive): The start of feed from Diamantina is a proof-of-concept for the formalization strategy, which aims to provide 600–1,000 TPD of high-grade feed. However, the 2025 production miss (18,670 oz vs. earlier momentum) highlights the fragility of the operation following the strike.
  • Financial (Neutral): The company is currently absorbing the costs of repairs to thickeners and leach tanks damaged during the strike. The 2025 revenue was hampered by the 5,000-ounce production loss attributed to the labor dispute.
  • Strategic (Positive): The arrival of ore-sorting equipment is a potential "game changer" for 2026, as tests showed a 275% grade increase and 70% mass reduction. If successful, this could effectively double throughput without expanding the physical plant.
  • Permitting (Positive): Progress on the Nechi Mine (expected 25,000 oz/year incremental) remains on track for a late 2026 permit approval.
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Company Overview

Soma Gold operates the El Bagre Gold Mining Complex in Antioquia, Colombia. Its flagship is the Cordero Mine, which provides the bulk of the current feed. The company owns two mills: El Bagre (operating) and El Limon (recently restarted). The strategy relies on "hub-and-spoke" production, using company-owned mines (Cordero, Aurora, Nechi) and formalized local small-scale miners to fill excess milling capacity.

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