Latest West Africa Mining News

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.

Aurum Resources has reported significant resource growth and strong drilling results at its Boundiali and Napié gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by a robust $40 million cash position.

Aurum Resources has reported further high-grade gold intercepts at its BMT3 deposit within the Boundiali Gold Project, reinforcing resource confidence ahead of key 2026 milestones. The company is advancing aggressive drilling and development plans backed by a strong cash position.

Asara Resources has reported further positive drilling results at its Massan deposit, confirming grade continuity and down-dip growth, while initial Phase 2 drilling indicates promising strike extensions at the Kada Gold Project in Guinea.

Desert Metals Limited has completed the second tranche of its placement, raising a total of $1.25 million through new shares and options issued to investors and its lead manager.

Enegex Limited has defined a substantial new gold drill target at its Tougbe permit in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by robust power auger drilling results that confirm and enhance historical data. Follow-up aircore drilling is set to begin in February, alongside progress on multiple new exploration permits.

Robex Resources has received final court approval for its merger with Predictive Discovery, setting the stage for completion in early 2026 pending regulatory consents. This move could reshape the future of Robex’s West African gold projects.

Aurum Resources has taken a major step forward at its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d'Ivoire by lodging three mining licence applications covering over 570 square kilometres, setting the stage for a busy 2026 with extensive drilling and resource updates.

Asara Resources has released a second tranche of drilling results from its Massan deposit in Guinea, reinforcing the continuity of gold mineralisation and confirming promising depth extensions beyond the current resource model.

Skylark Minerals has completed its acquisition of Ricca Resources’ gold assets in Côte d’Ivoire, including the advanced Zaranou Project with a JORC-compliant inferred resource of 364,600 ounces. The company is poised to begin exploration activities in early 2026.

DeSoto Resources reports promising initial gold assay results from its maiden drilling program at Dadjan and Tolé in Guinea, highlighting the potential for a large gold system within its extensive landholding.

Aurum Resources reports multiple high-grade gold intercepts at its 2.41Moz Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding resource confidence and scale. The company boosts drilling capacity to 12 rigs, targeting major resource updates and a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.