Hellenic Gold: Steady progress at Skouries
The strategically important gold and copper project at Skouries in northeastern Halkidiki, developed by Hellenic Gold, is advancing steadily and on schedule. The project currently represents a $1.06 billion investment and is projected to produce on average 140,000 ounces of gold and 67 million pounds of copper per year, making it one of the largest foreign direct investments in Greece. The project also aims to position Greece on the international map for supply of raw materials critical to the energy transition, digital transformation, data centers and artificial intelligence technologies.
Construction progress reached 86% by the end of the third quarter of 2025, demonstrating consistent execution of the investment program. Capital invested in the Skouries project during Q3 2025 totaled $137.7 million, and cumulative investment for the first nine months of 2025 amounted to $338.6 million.
First production of a gold–copper concentrate remains scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, with commercial production expected to begin by mid‑2026. Regular visual updates on construction progress are made available through project videos and time‑lapse footage.
Key on‑site facilities include the ore processing plant, the primary crusher, settling tanks and an integrated waste management unit. Underground development has accelerated, advancing at an average rate of about 400 metres per month.
Construction of the tailings dewatering facility — one of the largest of its kind — is also under way and monitored with time‑lapse video updates.
Approximately 2,000 people are employed directly at Skouries today. Overall, Hellenic Gold’s workforce, including direct employees and contractors, exceeds 3,500, with women representing 14.2% of the total staff.
When Skouries begins production in 2026, Greece will gain a new source of strategic raw materials, strengthening its industrial base, export profile and its position in the European market for mineral raw materials.






