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Bisha Project, Eritrea



Production at the Bisha mining site began in February 2011. The mine is expected to have a life of ten years. Image courtesy of Kin communications.


  • The Bisha Project is located about 150km west of Asmara in Eritrea, East Africa.

  • Production at the Bisha mining site began in February 2011.

  • The Bisha mine licence is held by the Nevsun Resources Eritrean subsidiary.

  • Bisha is the first-of-its kind in Eritrea to have milling, crushing and...

  • The Bisha mine produces copper, zinc, gold and silver.

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