Latest West Africa Mining News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.