Côte d’Ivoire Approves New Gold Exploration Permits as Mining Booms
TLDR
- The Côte d’Ivoire government approved three new draft decrees granting gold exploration permits
- The permits were awarded to K MINING SARL (for Djékanou, Oumé, and Toumodi in central Côte d’Ivoire) and ENIAM SARL (for Danané in the west and Kong in the northeast)
- The announcement follows a major discovery by Resolute Mining in Doropo, where over 100 tonnes of gold were identified across 1,850 km²
The Côte d’Ivoire government approved three new draft decrees granting gold exploration permits, reaffirming its commitment to accelerating development in the country’s growing mining sector.
The permits were awarded to K MINING SARL (for Djékanou, Oumé, and Toumodi in central Côte d’Ivoire) and ENIAM SARL (for Danané in the west and Kong in the northeast). Valid for four years, the permits require compliance with technical and environmental standards.
The announcement follows a major discovery by Resolute Mining in Doropo, where over 100 tonnes of gold were identified across 1,850 km². The project is expected to yield more than 300 billion CFA francs in tax revenue over a 20+ year lifespan, with construction beginning in Q1 2026 and a total investment of 300 billion CFA francs.
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Key Takeaways
Côte d’Ivoire is positioning itself as a key player in West Africa’s gold sector by fast-tracking exploration, licensing, and investment. The government’s recent push reflects both rising global demand and the strategic role of mining in diversifying the national economy. The Doropo discovery is particularly significant—it marks one of the region’s largest new gold finds and could anchor long-term fiscal and infrastructure gains. Paired with expanded exploration licensing, Côte d’Ivoire is aligning regulatory frameworks with investor interest to unlock mineral value chains. As gold prices remain elevated and exploration technology improves, the country’s approach—balancing sustainable development with global competitiveness—may set a benchmark for resource-led transformation across the region.
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