Latest West Africa Mining News

Asara Resources reports strong initial drilling results at its Massan prospect within the Kada Gold Project, confirming high-grade gold continuity and new deeper mineralisation zones. The ongoing program aims to expand the resource footprint with further drilling planned.

Aurum Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, including a standout 1m at 152.35 g/t gold. The company is expanding its drilling fleet and advancing towards major resource updates and a pre-feasibility study.

Desert Metals has confirmed significant gold mineralisation over a 1.2km strike at its King Kong prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, underpinning plans for expanded exploration across its Adzope project.

Robex Resources has moved up the expiry date of its 2024 Warrants to October 2025 after its share price hit a key threshold, potentially unlocking C$147 million to fund its Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea.

DeSoto Resources has revealed promising soil sampling results from its Tole and Dadjan projects in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin, identifying new gold anomaly zones that set the stage for upcoming maiden drilling campaigns.

Aurum Resources has reported impressive high-grade gold intercepts at its Napié Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, extending mineralisation depth and reinforcing its growth ambitions. The company is advancing a large-scale drilling campaign and plans key resource updates and a Pre-Feasibility Study by year-end.

Resolute Mining has announced a significant 28% increase in the gold resource at its Doropo project in Côte d’Ivoire, boosting the total to 4.4 million ounces and setting the stage for an extended mine life beyond the initial plan.

Robex Resources has amended its $130 million facility with Sprott, enabling access to $90 million without immediate permit approvals, accelerating development of its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea.

Many Peaks Limited reports strong extensional diamond drilling results at its flagship Ferké Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, revealing increased gold grades and mineralisation depth. The expanded drilling program highlights promising growth potential ahead of resource estimation.

Aurum Resources has inked a deal to acquire a significant stake in Major Star Plus Sarl, expanding its gold exploration footprint around its flagship Boundiali and Napié projects in Côte d'Ivoire. The staged earn-in agreement offers Aurum up to 87% interest in key permits, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and potential resource growth.

Desert Metals Limited has reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its initial diamond drilling phase at the King Kong prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, confirming a significant gold system over a strike length exceeding 1.4 kilometres.

Resolute Mining Limited reported a robust half-year performance for H1 2025, with net profit more than doubling amid higher gold prices, even as production dipped due to operational challenges. The company also expanded its footprint with a strategic acquisition in Côte d’Ivoire.