Latest West Africa News

Robex Resources Inc., a Canadian gold explorer and producer with key assets in West Africa, has launched a fully underwritten initial public offering (IPO) on the ASX to raise A$120 million. The capital will primarily support the development of its advanced Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea, alongside ongoing operations at the Nampala Mine in Mali.

Perenti Limited has landed a significant five-year underground mining contract worth approximately AUD 1.1 billion with Endeavour Mining, expanding its footprint in Burkina Faso’s high-grade Mana gold complex.

Asara Resources assures investors its Kada Gold Project permits remain intact despite Guinea’s recent revocation of over 120 exploration permits. Drilling has already commenced, signaling continued progress.

Equatorial Resources Limited has refuted media reports claiming the Guinea government cancelled its Nimba Alliance iron ore exploration permits, stating no formal communication has been received and that it is actively seeking clarity.

Volt Resources Limited has had its trading suspension lifted following a key announcement about its mineral exploration tenements in Guinea, signaling renewed investor interest.

Volt Resources Limited addresses recent media speculation about the potential cancellation of its mining licences in Guinea, confirming no formal notice has been received and engagement with authorities is underway.

Atlantic Lithium has announced the discovery of spodumene pegmatite with high-grade lithium assays at its Agboville and Rubino licences in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant expansion beyond its flagship Ghana project.

DeSoto Resources has expanded gold-in-soil anomalies at its Timbakouna project to 3.7km and identified new zones at Dadjan, while progressing power auger drilling across multiple sites in Guinea’s Siguiri Basin.

First Au Limited has entered a binding term sheet to progressively acquire full ownership of the Nimba Gold Project in Liberia, backed by a planned A$1 million equity raise to fund exploration. The project’s proximity to a major West African gold mine and promising drill results position FAU for a strategic expansion into a stable, mining-friendly jurisdiction.

Lindian Resources has assured investors that its bauxite projects in Guinea remain untouched by recent government mining license cancellations, underscoring stable progress despite regulatory upheaval.

Asara Resources reveals a robust 923,000-ounce gold resource at its Kada Project in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, setting the stage for extensive drilling and expansion in 2025.

DeSoto Resources has identified a significant 1.3-kilometre gold anomaly at its Tole Project in Guinea’s prolific Siguiri Basin, with high-grade rock chip results and a new drilling program about to commence.