Latest West Africa Mining News

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.

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.