Morila Gold Mine
Morila Gold Mine Location in Mali | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Sanso |
| Region | Sikasso |
| Country | Mali |
| Coordinates | 11°40′44.78″N 6°50′59.38″W / 11.6791056°N 6.8498278°W |
| Production | |
| Production | 342,000 |
| Financial year | 2009 |
| History | |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Societe des Mines de Morila SA. (100% and Operator) Government of Mali (100% indirect) |
The Morila Gold Mine (French: Mine d'or de Morila) is an open-pit gold mine situated 180 km south-east of Bamako, near the community of Sanso, in the Sikasso Region of Mali. The Mine is a 100% owned by the Government of Mali through the operating company Societe des Mines de Morila SA.
With production starting in October 2000 Morila became one of West Africa’s most prolific gold mines, yielding over 7.5 million ounces since then and earning the nickname “Morila the Gorilla” for its high-grade output. It was previously operated as a joint venture between AngloGold Ashanti, Randgold (now Barrick Mining Corporation), and the Malian state. After being acquired by Australian company Firefinch in 2020, the mine faced operational challenges and was abandoned in 2022. In June 2025, the Malian government took full control, aiming to revive the site under national ownership despite uncertainties around financing and rehabilitation.