Latest West Africa News

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Resolute Mining and Guinea’s state-owned Nimba Mining Company have signed a landmark MoU to jointly explore and potentially develop gold projects, marking a significant step in Guinea’s mineral diversification.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
31 Mar 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
31 Mar 2026
Many Peaks Minerals has compiled and verified extensive historical exploration data for its Ferké South Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, revealing promising shallow gold mineralisation along a 37km corridor. The company is poised to commence follow-up drilling pending final permit approval.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
26 Mar 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
23 Mar 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
19 Mar 2026
Chariot Resources has raised $2.15 million in a well-supported placement to fund its acquisition and exploration of lithium assets in Nigeria, signalling strong investor confidence amid soaring lithium prices.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
16 Mar 2026
Toubani Resources has officially commenced construction at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, marking a pivotal step towards first gold production targeted for late 2027.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
16 Mar 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
12 Mar 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
12 Mar 2026
Resolute Mining has approved the final investment decision for its Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, initiating construction in the first half of 2026 and aiming to boost annual gold output beyond 500,000 ounces by 2028.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
12 Mar 2026
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.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
9 Mar 2026
African Gold Ltd has proposed a scheme of arrangement for Montage Gold Corp to acquire 100% of its shares, with an independent expert endorsing the deal as fair and reasonable. The African Gold board unanimously recommends shareholder approval, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in Côte d'Ivoire’s gold sector.
Maxwell Dee
Maxwell Dee
6 Mar 2026