Latest West Africa News

Santa Fe Minerals Limited has agreed to acquire an 80% stake in four promising gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, backed by a $6 million placement to accelerate exploration. The deal significantly broadens Santa Fe’s presence in a prolific West African gold region.

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.

DY6 Metals reports promising reconnaissance drilling results from its Central Rutile Project, confirming significant rutile and flake graphite mineralisation that mirrors world-class deposits.

Chrysos Corporation reported robust FY25 results driven by record sample volumes and expanded global deployments of its PhotonAssay technology. The company reiterates strong FY26 guidance amid growing international partnerships.

Skylark Minerals has acquired a high-grade gold portfolio in Côte d'Ivoire, including a flagship project with a 364,600-ounce inferred resource, marking a significant step in its West African growth strategy. The company is fully funded to accelerate exploration in early 2026, targeting resource expansion and new discoveries.

Skylark Minerals has raised A$10 million through a two-tranche equity placement to fund an ambitious 2026 exploration program on newly acquired gold projects in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant step in its West African expansion.

Enegex Limited reports significant high-grade gold soil anomalies along a 5km trend on its Gogo permit in Côte d’Ivoire, setting the stage for trenching and drilling programs in early 2026.

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.

Resolute Mining has announced an initial Mineral Resource Estimate at its La Debo Project in Côte d’Ivoire, revealing 643,000 ounces of contained gold, 60% higher than previous figures. This milestone underscores the company's growing footprint in West Africa and sets the stage for further exploration and development.

Dalaroo Metals has appointed seasoned mining executive John Morgan as CEO, signaling a strategic push to advance its exploration projects across multiple continents. His performance-linked incentives align leadership rewards with shareholder value creation.