In the windswept and barren deserts of Mauritania, a massive operation hums around the clock. Kinross Gold’s Tasiast mine, located 300 kilometers north-east of the capital Nouakchott, is more than just a gold mine; it’s a sprawling enterprise, a testament to human ambition, technical ingenuity, and the relentless pursuit of wealth buried deep within the earth. From humble beginnings to its current stature as one of the world’s most productive gold mines, Tasiast is a case study in modern mining at scale, underpinned by massive investment and meticulous planning.