Latest Burkina Faso News

West African Resources Limited reported first-quarter gold production of 107,728 ounces, maintaining momentum toward its 2026 guidance of 430,000 to 490,000 ounces. Concurrently, the company continues confidential discussions with the Burkina Faso government regarding an increased equity interest in its Kiaka operation.

Sarama Resources has progressed exploration at its Australian Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects while pursuing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over a disputed permit withdrawal.

Enegex Limited has reported multiple strong gold intercepts from its first aircore drilling campaign at the Kalama Bave prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, confirming a broad and high-grade mineralised system near surface.

West African Resources forecasts a record 430,000 to 490,000 ounces of gold production in 2026, driven by full-year output from Kiaka and sustained performance at Sanbrado. The company plans significant drilling and capital investment to extend mine life and enhance growth.

Orezone Gold reports solid Q4 and full-year 2025 results, completes a key hard rock plant expansion, and acquires the Casa Berardi mine, setting the stage for a significant production increase in 2026.

Resolute Mining has approved the final investment decision for its Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, initiating construction in the first half of 2026 and aiming to boost annual gold output beyond 500,000 ounces by 2028.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported a robust 33% revenue increase for FY2025, driven by higher gold prices despite a slight production dip, while advancing its Bomboré hard rock expansion and announcing a major Quebec mine acquisition.

Orezone Gold Corporation reported a robust 33% increase in revenue for FY2025, underpinned by higher gold prices and the start of hard rock production at Bomboré. The company also announced a strategic acquisition of the Casa Berardi gold mine in Canada.

West African Resources confirms ongoing talks with Burkina Faso’s government over a proposed 25% equity increase in Kiaka SA, while maintaining steady operations at its key sites.

Enegex Limited has mobilised a 3,000m aircore drilling program at its Tougbe gold project following promising auger results, while planning a March RC drilling campaign at Gogo after identifying a 900m gold anomaly and artisanal workings.

West African Resources has reported significant diamond drilling results extending high-grade gold mineralisation well below its current resource at Sanbrado, Burkina Faso, setting the stage for a major resource update in Q2 2026.

West African Resources has met its 2025 gold production and cost targets for the fifth consecutive year, reporting robust quarterly results and promising exploration outcomes that suggest extended mine life at Sanbrado.