Latest West Africa News

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.

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.

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.