Mining in West Africa
Mining in West Africa
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- 104 in Burkina Faso
- 91 in Ghana
- 101 projects in Mali
- 49 projects in Senegal
- 54 projects in Guinea
- 56 projects in Cot d’Ivoire
- 23 projects in Sierra Leone
- 26 projects in Liberia
- 21 projects in Niger
- 14 projects in Mauritania
- 5 projects in Nigeria
- 4 projects in Togo
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. 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 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. The Life of Mine (LoM) for Nampala is 8 years.
The Nampala Gold Project is the most advanced of all the 9 permits of the Mininko Permit, near Bougouni, in Mali. Two extra cyanide treatment tanks are planned, which will be executed in 3 phases. The project value stands at R376 612 000.
The Gueguere Project, Burkina Faso
This project is located in southwest Burkina Faso within the Boromo Birimian Greenstone Belt, where gold geochemical anomalies have been identified. Potential for gold mineralisation exists in both constituent licenses. Licence has been relinquished back to the government.
Targeting these, and other lucrative mining projects and mines in West Africa, has never been easier than with AMIQ’s online mining intelligence platform!
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
- Mine owner: Newmont Mining Corporation
Project: Ahafo South and North Mining Complex
Capital value: R 39,026,143,729.00
Mineral: Gold
Phase: Operational
Status: Operational
Project: Asanko Gold Mining (AGM) Complex - ESAASE Project
Capital value: R3.8 billion
Mineral: Gold
Phase: Feasibility
Status: Ongoing - Mine owners: Ibaera Capital Advisors (PTY)(Acquired Azumah Resources)
Project: Black Volta Gold Project (WA-LAWRA)
Capital value: R1.9 billion
Mineral: Gold
Phase: Bankable
Status: Ongoing - 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
Get info on over 2 100 mining projects and mines, including location, capital, exploration values, and comprehensive key contact details.
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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!
Some of the most recently-updated projects on the Africa Mining IQ portal include:
The Nampala Gold Mine (Mininko), Mali
The Nampala Gold Mine (Mininko) is the most advanced of all the 9 permits of the Mininko Permit, near Bougouni, in Mali. Two extra cyanide treatment tanks are planned, which will be executed in 3 phases. The project value stands at R374 453 000.
We categorise each project according to its lifecycle phase, further ensuring that prospective bidders are informed and aware of the needs and requirements of each development. Lifecycle phases are categorised as grassroots, pre-feasibility, feasibility, bankable, execution, operational, dormant, dormant (L/R), closed, completed, consolidated.
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!
The Balatindi Project, Guinea
The Balatandi Project is a newly added project in East Guinea. It lies within a broad tectono-magnetic belt that lies south of the Siguiri Basin, with high potential for gold, uranium and cooper mineralisation. The license has been relinquished back to the government.
The Gueguere Project, Burkina Faso
This project is located in southwest Burkina Faso within the Boromo Birimian Greenstone Belt, where gold geochemical anomalies have been identified. Potential for gold mineralisation exists in both constituent licenses. The license has been relinquished back to the government.
Targeting these, and other 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!
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