Project Overview
Darkstone Arabia, in consortium with ATC Williams, has been awarded a SAR 105 million (US$ 18 million) EPC contract by Ma’aden Gold and Base Metals Company (MGBM) to develop Phase Two of the Mansourah-Massarah gold project. The scope covers the design and construction of tailings storage facilities and wastewater management systems, featuring a tailings storage facility spanning 2.5 million m²—the largest of its kind in Saudi Arabia Cover – GBR Digital Publications.
Darkstone’s Commitment to Engineering Excellence
“Managing earthworks, lining, mechanical, and air systems on such a scale required meticulous planning. Completing it within five months is a remarkable achievement and reflects our high standards for project execution,” said Haytham Ahmad, CEO at Darkstone Cover – GBR Digital Publications. This milestone follows Darkstone’s successful delivery of the EPC contract at Ma’aden’s Al Jalamid phosphate mine, further cementing its strategic partnership with the Kingdom’s leading mining companies Cover – GBR Digital Publications.
Looking Ahead: Phase Three
Building on Phase Two’s success, Darkstone is set to commence Phase Three’s Stage 3 ramp and distribution system upgrades in November 2024, enhancing the mine’s tailings management and operational efficiency for years to come Cover – GBR Digital Publications.
About Mansourah-Massarah
Commissioned at the end of 2023, Mansourah-Massarah is on track to become Saudi Arabia’s largest gold mine. Rapid construction and cutting-edge engineering partnerships have made it a flagship project under Vision 2030’s drive to diversify the national economy—an environment in which Darkstone’s expertise continues to play a pivotal role Cover – GBR Digital Publications.
