Latest West Africa Mining News

MetalsGrove Mining Limited has been granted the Vavoua gold exploration permit in Côte d’Ivoire, advancing its strategic foothold near the Abujar gold mine. An initial soil sampling program using cutting-edge PortablePPB technology is set to commence early next year.

MetalsGrove Mining has raised $2.7 million through an oversubscribed placement to kickstart exploration at its Central West Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to unlock value in a prolific gold belt.

Asara Resources has agreed to acquire two adjacent gold exploration permits in Guinea, significantly enlarging its Kada Gold Project footprint in the prolific Siguiri Basin. Historical drilling by Newmont highlights promising gold mineralisation, setting the stage for renewed exploration.

Desert Metals has raised $1.25 million to advance drilling and sampling at its promising gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to unlock new resource potential in 2026.

DMC Mining's progress in Guinea is stalled as the government halts new exploration licences until after the December presidential election, prompting a 12-month extension on acquisition terms.

Enegex Limited has launched power auger drilling and trenching programs on its key permits in Côte d’Ivoire, following promising gold-in-soil anomalies and historical data. Four permit applications have also been approved, setting the stage for aircore drilling in early 2026.

Asara Resources reports encouraging results from 11 new drill holes at its Massan deposit in Guinea, validating its geological model and revealing promising extensions of gold mineralisation both near surface and at depth.

Turaco Gold reports robust drilling results at its flagship Afema Project, confirming broad, consistent gold mineralisation at Woulo Woulo and revealing high-grade potential at the nearby Herman prospect.

Santa Fe Minerals has struck a binding deal to acquire an 80% stake in four gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, backed by a $6 million placement. The acquisition expands its footprint in West Africa’s prolific gold belt, offering a robust pipeline from early-stage prospects to drill-ready targets.

Enegex Limited has completed its acquisition of Famien Resources and appointed Paul Roberts as Managing Director, signaling a strategic shift aimed at accelerating gold exploration efforts.

Robex Resources has completed Phase 1 grade control drilling at the Sabali South deposit within its Kiniero Gold Project, revealing stronger mineralisation and higher contained gold ounces than previous models. The company remains on track for first gold production in Q4 2025.

Aurum Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from its Boundiali project in Côte d’Ivoire, including a standout 3.10m at 70.78 g/t Au. The company is ramping up drilling efforts with 12 rigs and targets major resource upgrades and a Pre-Feasibility Study in early 2026.