Hummingbird Resources announced a review of activities which saw production commence at its Yanfolila Gold Mine in Mali open multi-pit operation with significant expansion opportunities. The company Commenced gold production on budget and on schedule. Commissioned the 1.24Mtpa carbon-in-leach circuit processing plant at Yanfolila. Targeting ~130,000oz gold in first full year of operation. 107,000oz Au p/a over life of mine at ~3g/t average grade. 1 million ounces gold outside current mine plan - drilling of existing resources targeted throughout 2018 to deliver greater reserve life. Cash position of USD 40 million at Year 2017. Cora Gold Limited (in which HUM holds a 33.85% interest) raised £3.45 million and listed on AIM, focussing on gold exploration in Mali and Senegal, offering potential for proximal satellite deposits to provide further feedstock for Yanfolila plant. Soft-launched 1oz Hummingbird" Single Mine Origin pure gold coins from Yanfolila.