Latest West Africa News

Volt Resources has extended and significantly increased its graphite offtake agreement with Qingdao Baixing, aligning with the Bunyu project’s development timeline and production targets.

Skylark Minerals has kicked off a major 23,000-metre drilling program at its flagship Zaranou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to expand its mineral resource and uncover new gold zones. The campaign marks a rapid progression from acquisition to active exploration.

Resolute Mining has been granted a 14-year mining permit for its Doropo Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, clearing the way for construction to start in mid-2026 and supporting its ambition to surpass 500,000 ounces of gold production annually by 2028.

Dalaroo Metals has mobilised its geological team to progress the Bongouanoa Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire toward drill-ready status, leveraging promising historical gold intercepts and systematic fieldwork. The company is preparing for aircore and diamond drilling programs pending regulatory approvals.

Santa Fe Minerals has completed its acquisition of gold projects in Cote d’Ivoire from WIA Gold, issuing shares and performance rights as part of the deal. The company is now poised to advance exploration across its expanded portfolio.

North Stawell Minerals has announced key leadership changes, with Campbell Olsen stepping up as Non-Executive Chairman and Bill Reid joining as an Executive Director amid a critical growth phase.

Astron Limited has advanced its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with conditional senior debt support and ongoing financing discussions, targeting a final investment decision by the end of March 2026.

Dalaroo Metals has completed its strategic acquisition of the Blue Lagoon critical minerals project in Greenland and is advancing gold exploration in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by new executive appointments and promising assay results.

Fluence Corporation Limited has reported a robust FY 2025 with a 52.3% revenue increase and record new orders, driven by a strategic pivot to higher-margin Smart Product Solutions and recurring revenue streams.

Orange Minerals NL has reported spectacular silver grades from rock chips at its Lennon’s Find project in Western Australia and completed a deep diamond drillhole targeting a key mineral feeder zone. The company also raised A$3.18 million to fund exploration in Australia and Ghana.

Robex Resources has achieved a significant milestone with the first gold pour at its Kiniero Gold Project in Guinea, while securing strong shareholder backing for its merger with Predictive Discovery Limited.

Skylark Minerals has acquired a significant gold project portfolio in Côte d’Ivoire, including the flagship Zaranou Project with an inferred resource of 364,600 ounces. The company completed a A$10 million capital raise to fund upcoming exploration activities and has bolstered its technical team ahead of a busy 2026 drilling season.