The British company Resolute Mining announced on Monday, June 16, the discovery of a significant gold deposit in the department of Doropo, in the northeast of Ivory Coast. This new deposit, with reserves estimated at over 100 tons of gold, represents a major advancement for the Ivorian mining sector.
During a meeting with Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, the CEO of Resolute Mining, Chris Eger, specified that the construction of the mine will begin in the first quarter of 2026, for a duration of two years. The planned investment amounts to 300 billion CFA francs (approximately 530 million USD).
The Prime Minister welcomed this strategic discovery, stating that it positions Ivory Coast on the path of major mining nations. The Doropo deposit, which is expected to be exploited for over 20 years, is already considered one of the most promising gold projects in the sub-region.
In parallel, the government indicated that Resolute Mining plans to invest an additional 120 billion CFA francs in exploration activities throughout the country. Once operational, the new mine could generate around 3,000 jobs.
It is worth noting that in 2024, another world-class deposit was identified in the departments of Kani and Dianra (north), with an estimated capacity of 155.5 tons of gold. Its exploitation is scheduled for 2027.
Despite its development potential, Ivory Coast still lags behind the main gold producers on the continent, such as Ghana, South Africa, Mali, or Burkina Faso. In 2023, national production stood at around 50 tons.
