Latest West Africa Mining News

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DeSoto Resources has identified a substantial 9km-long artisanal gold mining zone at its Koba Project in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin, with high-grade samples up to 15.2g/t Au and ongoing exploration activities underway.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
9 Mar 2026
Dalaroo Metals has confirmed significant high-grade gold mineralisation at its Bondoukou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, with assays reaching 17.95 g/t from artisanal workings. This early success validates the project’s potential within the prolific Birimian Gold Belt and sets the stage for systematic exploration.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
9 Mar 2026
Aurum Resources reports multiple broad, shallow, high-grade gold intercepts from its 30,000m drilling program at the Napié Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, underpinning an imminent resource update and growth strategy. The company’s dual-asset approach and strong balance sheet position it for a pivotal transition from explorer to developer in 2026.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
5 Mar 2026
Asara Resources reports a significant 54m intercept at 2.3 g/t gold from its Massan deposit in Guinea, confirming a high-grade northeast structural extension and expanding the inferred resource footprint.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
20 Feb 2026
Aurum Resources has reported significant strike and depth extensions at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire, reinforcing its resource growth potential ahead of a key resource update and feasibility study.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
16 Feb 2026
Aurum Resources is rapidly advancing its West African gold projects, boasting a 3.28 million ounce resource and aiming for 450,000 ounces annual production within five years. The company leverages a unique owner-operated drilling fleet and a central processing hub to accelerate growth.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
10 Feb 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
9 Feb 2026
DeSoto Resources has significantly expanded its footprint in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin by acquiring three new reconnaissance projects and advancing multiple exploration programs across its portfolio.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
9 Feb 2026
Skylark Minerals has kicked off a major 23,000-metre drilling program at its flagship Zaranou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to expand its mineral resource and uncover new gold zones. The campaign marks a rapid progression from acquisition to active exploration.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
5 Feb 2026
Resolute Mining has been granted a 14-year mining permit for its Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, clearing the way for construction to start in mid-2026 and supporting its ambition to surpass 500,000 ounces of gold production annually by 2028.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
5 Feb 2026
Santa Fe Minerals has completed its acquisition of gold projects in Cote d’Ivoire from WIA Gold, issuing shares and performance rights as part of the deal. The company is now poised to advance exploration across its expanded portfolio.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
2 Feb 2026
Skylark Minerals has acquired a significant gold project portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire, including the flagship Zaranou Project with an inferred resource of 364,600 ounces. The company completed a A$10 million capital raise to fund upcoming exploration activities and has bolstered its technical team ahead of a busy 2026 drilling season.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
29 Jan 2026