Latest West Africa Mining News

MetalsGrove Mining has identified a standout 583 ppb gold soil anomaly at its Fifty-Five Prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, elevating it to top-priority status amid seven defined gold prospects. The company plans extensive follow-up sampling and mapping to advance these targets toward drilling.

Desert Metals has launched a 2,000m aircore drilling campaign at its Tiogo gold prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to bridge a key gap between high-grade gold intercepts and unlock further potential along a major mineralised corridor.

Aurum Resources has raised $28.8 million through a strategic placement led by Perseus Mining, boosting its cash reserves to over $60 million. This capital injection will fund an aggressive drilling campaign and feasibility studies for its key gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire.

Skylark Minerals’ latest drilling at the M’Basso Zone within its Zaranou Gold Project reveals thicker and richer gold intersections at greater depths, validating its geological model and hinting at significant resource expansion.

Dalaroo Metals has identified a significant 2.5 km long gold mineralisation corridor at its Bondoukou Project in Côte d’Ivoire, highlighted by high-grade rock-chip samples and extensive artisanal workings. This discovery sets the stage for upcoming drilling and further exploration in a prolific West African gold belt.

MetalsGrove Mining has launched an advanced regolith mapping and UAV LiDAR survey at its Zuénoula Project, aiming to sharpen exploration targets and accelerate gold discovery in central Côte d’Ivoire.

Turaco Gold’s latest drilling at the Afema Project in Côte d’Ivoire confirms continuous oxide gold mineralisation and signals potential resource growth ahead of an updated 4.1Moz Mineral Resource Estimate.

DeSoto Resources has significantly increased its exploration ground in Guinea by acquiring three new projects along the prolific Siguiri Gold Mineralisation Trend, positioning itself for district-scale gold discoveries.

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.

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.

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.

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.