Latest African Mining News

Wia Gold has appointed mining veteran Henk Diederichs as Managing Director and CEO, signaling a strategic shift as the Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia moves toward a Definitive Feasibility Study.

Robex Resources has received final court approval for its merger with Predictive Discovery, setting the stage for completion in early 2026 pending regulatory consents. This move could reshape the future of Robex’s West African gold projects.

Chariot Resources has inked a non-binding MOU with Shanghai GreatPower to collaborate on lithium offtake, financing, and processing in Nigeria, marking a significant step in developing the country’s lithium sector.

Robex Resources shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a merger with Predictive Discovery, setting the stage for a leading gold producer in West Africa with combined annual output projected to exceed 400,000 ounces by 2029.

Skylark Minerals has completed its acquisition of Ricca Resources’ gold assets in Côte d’Ivoire, including the advanced Zaranou Project with a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 364,600 ounces. The company is poised to begin exploration activities in early 2026.

Askari Metals advances its flagship Nejo Project in Ethiopia with strong government backing and a planned maiden drilling campaign targeting high-grade gold zones. The company is well funded and poised for a busy 2026 exploration season.

Predictive Discovery Limited has amended its acquisition terms with Robex Resources, sidelining Perseus Mining’s bid and setting the stage for a combined gold producer targeting over 400,000 ounces annually by 2029.

Askari Metals has raised $1.15 million to fund its first drilling campaign at the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia and to advance exploration at its Uis Project in Namibia. The placement, supported by new and existing sophisticated investors including company directors, positions Askari to accelerate its African exploration strategy.

OM Holdings has cleared major regulatory hurdles in the $101 million sale of its 26% stake in Ntsimbintle Mining, moving closer to closing the deal in early 2026.

OM Holdings has secured key regulatory and shareholder approvals for the sale of its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining, moving the $101 million transaction closer to completion early next year.

Askari Metals has completed its acquisition of the Nejo Gold and Copper Project in Ethiopia, gaining a strategic foothold in a prolific gold-copper belt. With active exploration underway and strong financial backing, the company is poised to accelerate resource development.

West African Resources is advancing negotiations with the Burkina Faso Government over equity interests in its Kiaka gold project, proposing alternatives to direct government ownership to boost national benefits without diluting shareholder value.