Mining in West Africa is an important source of gold, iron ore, uranium and diamonds. The region is also rich in aluminium, nickel, phosphate, manganese and zinc.

Most of the mineral wealth in this region remains undeveloped, meaning West Africa's importance in the global mineral economy will increase in the future.

Africa Mining IQ is Africa's largest mining intelligence portal and provides detailed, actionable information for over 450 mining projects and mines in this mineral-wealthy region.

By indexing over 2 100 African mining projects and mines on its portal, Africa Mining IQ is used by over 170 businesses to enhance their project intelligence. Contact AMIQ to help you maximise your prospects for mining in West Africa.

Mining Projects and Mines in West Africa

Top 5 Capital Value Mining Projects and Mines in West Africa

Some of the most recently updated insights for mining in West Africa on AMIQ’s portal:

The Nampala Gold Mine, Mali

The Nampala Gold Mine is located in Mali's Sikasso Administrative District, approximately 250km southeast of the capital city of Bamako and 62km south-southwest of Sikasso. Niena is the nearest village approximately 33km northwest of the mine. The initial Mininko Exploration Permit (PR 10/479) encompassed 62.1km2 in total. A section of it was converted into an Exploitation Permit in March 2012 namely the Nampala Exploitation Permit (PE2001/17). The Nampala Permit was expanded in November 2012, and currently encompasses 16.1km2 including the Nampala Gold Mine. The present Mininko Permit encompasses the remainder of the original land, totalling 46.0km2. The area of the Mininko Permit and Nampala Permit offers multiple targets to increase the gold Resources on the permits. The deposit is a quartz-carbonate veined mesothermal gold deposit. The main veins run north-north-east, dipping to the west-north-west with conjugate veinlets between the main veins. Mineralisation is mapped over an 800m length with a ~300m width to a depth of 350m. There is a 3,9MWp Photovoltaic Power Plant with a battery capacity of 2,6MWh and fully integrated into the mine’s existing Thermal Power Plant. The Life of Mine (LoM) for Nampala is 8 years.

The Kodieran Mine, Mali

The Kodieran Gold Mine is situated in Faboula which is found 300km south-east of Bamako and 52km from Yanfolila in Mali within the Bamako Capital District and is the third largest mine in Mali. The mine on average produces about 201 thousand ounces of gold. The mine has a Mining Concession (Operating Licence of 30 May 1997 by Decree N° 97– 179/PM-RM previously Exploration Permit 09655) covering an area of more than 100km2 of which only 1.27km2 are currently in use. The Mining Concession was originally valid till 2027 but was extended to 2050 with possible renewals of 10-year increments until all gold Resources have been depleted. An Environmental Permit (08-0018/MEA-SG) was granted in 2008. The area in which the mine is located is underlain by Birimian Geological Formation made up mostly of meta-sediments, diorite, quartz veins and have a variable thickness of 70 – 80m. Two mining zones have been outlined based on the geology of gold and the ore grade namely the first zone, called the upper zone, which is made up of the first 20m from the surface and the second zone, also called the lower zone, which lies underneath the upper zone and reaches the unweathered bedrock

The Seguela Mine, Seguela

The Seguela Gold Mine is situated approximately 500km from Abidjan in the Woroba District, which is part of the Worodougou Region, west of Cote d’Ivoire. The mine is operated under Mining Permit No.56 and the adjacent Mining Permit No.638, which combined covers an area of 62,000 hectares, and due to expire on 18 October 2023 (under renewal). The mine consists of the Resource defined, near-surface Antenna, Boulder and Agouti Deposits, and the underground deposits, Sunbird, Ancien and Koula. There are 22 additional highly prospective targets. The plan is to complement Antenna's production from these satellite deposits to reach a total production rate of 1,25Mt per year. The Seguela Mine is accessibile by road car all year long. Between Abidjan, Yamoussoukro and the closest large town, transportation is made easier by bituminized national highways. Unsealed roads connect the open-pits at the Antenna, Ancien, Agouti, Boulder, Koula, and Sunbird deposits.

Ghana Mining

Ghana is a major producer of gold, bauxite, manganese, iron ore, diamonds, and oil. In 2014, Ghana produced 90 tonnes of gold , making it the 10th largest gold producer in the world. With 91 mining projects and mines on record for a total combined value of around ZAR 30 billion , AMIQ can help you penetrate the mining sector in Ghana.

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Senegal Mining

There are currently about 49 mining projects and mines hosted on Africa Mining IQ containing exclusive intelligence on mining in Senegal. Africa Mining IQ has up-to-date information on the highest capital value mining projects and mines in Senegal – including Grande Cote Mineral Sands, which has a capital value of over R 4.9 Billion.

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Liberia Mining

Liberia is surrounded by rich gold, diamond and iron ore deposits. Africa Mining IQ’s portal of about 26 Liberian mining projects and mines reflects the underexplored nature of the country’s mineral wealth. Each of these mining projects and mines are currently under development.

Learn more about mining in Liberia.

Find more pertinent information including insights on Ghana gold deposits, Sierra Leone mining industry and mining in Senegal.

 

Top 5 Capital Value Mining Projects and Mines in West Africa

1. Mine owner: Newmont Mining Corporation
   Project: Ahafo South and North Mining Complex
   Capital value: R 878 million
   Mineral: Gold
   Phase: Operational
   Status: Operational
   
   Project: Asanko Gold Mining (AGM) Complex - ESAASE Project
   Capital value: R3.8 billion
   Mineral: Gold
   Phase: Bankable
   Status: Ongoing
2. Mine owners: Ibaera Capital Advisors (PTY)(Acquired Azumah Resources)
   Project: Black Volta Gold Project (WA-LAWRA)
   Capital value: R1.7 billion
   Mineral: Gold
   Phase: Bankable
   Status: On-hold
3. Mine owners: : Perseus Mining Ltd (Acquired Exore Resources)(Acquired Amara Mining)(Acquired Orca Gold Inc)
   Project: Edikan Gold Mine (Central Ashanti Gold/Ayanfuri)
   Capital value: R1.5 billion
   Mineral: Gold
   Phase: Operational
   Status: Operational

 

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AMIQ Features

How can Africa Mining IQ enhance your business in West Africa?

By providing accurate, usable mining intelligence on +- 2 100 mining projects and mines in Africa that is updated daily, users of the intelligence portal can target mining projects and mines that are relevant to their core business. This intelligence includes comprehensive key contact details for each mining project and mine!

Africa Mining IQ allows you to mine with intelligence!

• Direct access to high-ranking project management and decision-makers, with comprehensive key contact details per project guaranteed!
• Real-time, actionable reporting & statistics for mining in West Africa at your fingertips
• Find exactly what you’re looking for with powerful search filters!
• Direct email notifications of updates to mining in West Africa
• Online collaboration and communication
• Information accessible 24/7, 365 days a year

Contact Africa Mining IQ today on +27 11 830 2132 to expand your business within the West African mining sector!

 

Africa Mining IQ allows you to mine with intelligence!

• Direct access to high-ranking project management and decision-makers, with comprehensive key contact details per project guaranteed!
• Real-time, actionable reporting & statistics for mining in West Africa at your fingertips
• Find exactly what you’re looking for with powerful search filters!
• Direct email notifications of updates to mining in West Africa
• Online collaboration and communication
• Information accessible 24/7, 365 days a year

Contact Africa Mining IQ today on +27 11 830 2132 to expand your business within the West African mining sector!

 

Targeting lucrative mining projects in West Africa, has never been easier than with a subscription to Africa Mining IQ!

How can Africa Mining IQ enhance your business into Africa?

By providing accurate, usable information that is updated daily on +/- 2 100 mining projects in Africa, Africa Mining IQ provides vital project intelligence that allows our subscribers to target projects that are relevant to their core business. This intelligence includes key contact details for each project!

We categorise each project according to its lifecycle phase, further ensuring prospective bidders are informed and aware of the needs and requirements of each development. Lifecycle phases are categorised as grassroots, pre-feasibility, feasibility, bankable, executable, operational dormant, dormant L/R, closed and completed.

Africa Mining IQ allows you to mine with intelligence!

• Direct access to high-ranking project management and decision makers, with key contact details per project guaranteed!
• Real-time, actionable reporting & statistics for mining in West Africa at your fingertips
• Find exactly what you’re looking for with powerful search filters!
• Direct email notifications of updates to mining in West Africa
• Online collaboration and communication
• Information accessible 24/7, 365 days a year

Contact Africa Mining IQ today on +27 11 830 2132 to expand your business within the West African mining sector!