Latest West Africa News

Aurum Resources has reported impressive high-grade gold intercepts at its Napié Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, extending mineralisation depth and reinforcing its growth ambitions. The company is advancing a large-scale drilling campaign and plans key resource updates and a Pre-Feasibility Study by year-end.

Altair Minerals has secured a world-class exploration team led by Pascal Van Osta to advance its Greater Oko gold project in Guyana, with fieldwork set to begin imminently targeting a 10km strike of highly prospective shear zone.

Resolute Mining has announced a significant 28% increase in the gold resource at its Doropo project in Côte d’Ivoire, boosting the total to 4.4 million ounces and setting the stage for an extended mine life beyond the initial plan.

Many Peaks Limited reports strong extensional diamond drilling results at its flagship Ferké Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, revealing increased gold grades and mineralisation depth. The expanded drilling program highlights promising growth potential ahead of resource estimation.

DeSoto Resources reports promising high-grade trenching results from its Dadjan and Tole Gold Projects in Guinea, setting the stage for a 10,000m reverse circulation drilling program across multiple sites.

Castle Minerals has initiated a focused auger drilling campaign at its Kandia Gold Project in Ghana, aiming to extend known mineralised zones and explore new targets identified through advanced aeromagnetic data. The company also plans a similar campaign at Kpali and is pursuing a strategic acquisition in Côte d’Ivoire to broaden its West African footprint.

Aurum Resources has inked a deal to acquire a significant stake in Major Star Plus Sarl, expanding its gold exploration footprint around its flagship Boundiali and Napié projects in Côte d'Ivoire. The staged earn-in agreement offers Aurum up to 87% interest in key permits, setting the stage for accelerated exploration and potential resource growth.

Castle Minerals has acquired the remaining 10% of Mineralis Ltd, gaining 100% ownership and exclusive rights to explore seven gold permits in Côte d’Ivoire. This strategic move positions Castle to accelerate exploration in a highly prospective West African gold region backed by committed funding and leadership upgrades.

Robex Resources confirms steady progress at its Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea, maintaining schedule and budget for first gold production in late 2025. Key construction milestones and drilling activities highlight the project’s momentum.

Desert Metals Limited has reported multiple high-grade gold intercepts from its initial diamond drilling phase at the King Kong prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, confirming a significant gold system over a strike length exceeding 1.4 kilometres.

Resolute Mining Limited reported a robust half-year performance for H1 2025, with net profit more than doubling amid higher gold prices, even as production dipped due to operational challenges. The company also expanded its footprint with a strategic acquisition in Côte d’Ivoire.

Castle Minerals has secured a 90% stake in Mineralis Ltd, gaining access to seven gold exploration permits in Côte d’Ivoire, complemented by a $3.3 million capital raise and a refreshed leadership team focused on West African growth.