Latest West Africa News

Resolute Mining’s updated Definitive Feasibility Study for the Doropo Gold Project reveals a 55% increase in ore reserves, a longer mine life, and robust financial returns, positioning the project as a key growth driver.

Robex Resources has reached a pivotal milestone at its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea by delivering first ore to the mill, setting the stage for first gold production expected this month.

Skylark Minerals has completed its acquisition of Ricca Resources’ Côte d’Ivoire gold assets, unlocking a substantial resource base and enabling accelerated exploration plans for early 2026.

Robex Resources and Predictive Discovery have amended their merger agreement, increasing the exchange ratio and reshaping ownership stakes, while postponing the shareholder vote to December 30, 2025. The deal aims to create a leading West African gold producer with significant growth potential.

Predictive Discovery Limited has amended its acquisition deal with Robex Resources, creating a combined gold producer with over 400,000 ounces annual output by 2029 and sidelining Perseus Mining’s competing offer.

Predictive Discovery Limited has amended its acquisition terms with Robex Resources, sidelining Perseus Mining’s bid and setting the stage for a combined gold producer targeting over 400,000 ounces annually by 2029.

MetalsGrove Mining has significantly expanded its gold exploration presence in Côte d’Ivoire by securing the Stellar Joint Venture permit, creating a contiguous 75 km strike length in a prolific greenstone belt. Immediate exploration activities using innovative soil sampling technology are set to commence.

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.

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.

Austin Metals has appointed seasoned mining executive Michael Moore as Managing Director to spearhead exploration at its flagship Austin Gold Project in Western Australia.

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.