Latest West Africa Mining News

Desert Metals has confirmed several high-priority gold targets at its King Kong prospect in Côte d’Ivoire following extensive geophysical and auger sampling programs. A significant +5,000m diamond drilling campaign is set to begin in June 2025 to test these promising zones.

Aurum Resources has secured a joint venture to earn up to 80% interest in two new exploration permits adjacent to its 1.6Moz Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, significantly expanding its landholding and growth potential.

DeSoto Resources has expanded gold-in-soil anomalies at its Timbakouna project to 3.7km and identified new zones at Dadjan, while progressing power auger drilling across multiple sites in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin.

Aurum Resources reports significant shallow, high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, underpinning ambitious drilling and resource expansion plans for 2025.

First Au Limited has entered a binding term sheet to progressively acquire full ownership of the Nimba Gold Project in Liberia, backed by a planned A$1 million equity raise to fund exploration. The project’s proximity to a major West African gold mine and promising drill results position FAU for a strategic expansion into a stable, mining-friendly jurisdiction.

Asara Resources reveals a robust 923,000-ounce gold resource at its Kada Project in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, setting the stage for extensive drilling and expansion in 2025.

DeSoto Resources has identified a significant 1.3-kilometre gold anomaly at its Tole Project in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, with high-grade rock chip results and a new drilling program about to commence.

Aurum Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, including a standout 1m hit at 73.10 g/t. The company is advancing aggressive drilling and development plans to significantly grow its gold resources in 2025.

Resolute Mining has acquired AngloGold Ashanti’s Doropo and ABC gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire for US$150 million plus contingent payments, significantly boosting its resource base and positioning for production growth beyond 500,000 ounces annually by 2030.

African Gold has forged a strategic alliance with Montage Gold, raising over A$9 million and advancing exploration at its Didievi Gold Project with promising high-grade drilling results.

Many Peaks Minerals Limited has reported a significant high-grade gold discovery at its Ferké Gold Project, alongside a successful $6.22 million equity raise, positioning the company strongly for continued exploration in Côte d’Ivoire.

Traka Resources has made a strategic leap into West Africa with a joint venture on the Didi Gold Project in Guinea, positioning itself near AngloGold Ashanti’s prolific Siguiri Mine. The company plans targeted drilling next quarter while maintaining its Australian exploration assets.