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Gold exploration activity in Côte d’Ivoire
Overview
Gold exploration activity is increasing in Côte d’Ivoire's Birimian Greenstone Belt. Aurum Resources has reported significant high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali project. At the BMT3 deposit, the company recorded a 0.72 m intercept grading 367.05 g/t gold, part of a larger zone of 1.76 m at 150.87 g/t. The BMT3 deposit is estimated to hold a probable reserve of 8.8 million tonnes at 1.4 g/t (383,000 oz) of gold. Further drilling at the BST1 deposit, which holds a 340,000-ounce resource, yielded intercepts such as 5.63 m at 31.79 g/t gold. These activities are part of a larger 100,000-metre program intended to expand resources and increase confidence ahead of a definitive feasibility study. Managing Director Dr Caigen Wang stated the results reinforce the project’s “growth in scale and confidence.” Recent results from the 100,000-metre diamond drilling campaign have identified high-grade gold, including “bonanza hits,” located just outside the boundaries of the 3.22-million-ounce Boundiali project. Assays covering 12,251 metres across 60 drill holes at the BMT1 deposit and BMT2 prospect revealed notable findings. Because BMT2 currently sits outside the defined resource, the discovery suggests a new zone of mineralisation that could expand the existing resource base. Aurum Resources has since expanded its 2026 drilling campaign to 150,000 metres. To support these activities, the company secured firm commitments for a 52.5 million Australian dollar capital raise. Following two years of exploration, Aurum Resources has announced the discovery of a ‘world-class’ gold deposit in the Boundiali region. Current resources are estimated at between 100 and 115 tonnes of gold, though officials suggest potential could reach 200 tonnes as drilling continues. The company plans to begin construction of the Boundiali mine at the end of 2026, with first gold production expected in the first half of 2028.
Entities
Aurum Resources · Côte d’Ivoire · Boundiali gold project · Boundiali · Caigen Wang
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dalaroo Metals has completed drill pads and access routes for its Bondoukou Gold Ridge Project.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company expanded its initial reverse circulation drilling program from 10,000m to 12,000m.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The drilling program targets the Mag, Wilfred, and Ali gold targets.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Phase 1 program is part of a broader 20,000m phased drilling strategy.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Previous soil sampling uncovered gold results of 23.26 grams per tonne along a 7-kilometre corridor.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Côte d’Ivoire attracted $186 million in mineral exploration investment in 2025.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mineral exploration investment in Côte d’Ivoire increased by 82 percent from 2024 to 2025.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Drilling is scheduled to commence by August 15.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesAurum Resources announces major gold discovery in Boundiali, Côte d’Ivoire
Aurum Resources has discovered a major gold deposit in Boundiali, Côte d’Ivoire, with estimated resources exceeding 100 tonnes. Construction is slated for late 2026, targeting production by 2028.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesAurum Resources advances Boundiali gold project in Côte d’Ivoire
Aurum Resources is accelerating its Boundiali gold project in Côte d’Ivoire through a 52.5 million AUD capital raise and high-grade drilling results that reinforce the scale of its gold deposits.
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[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesAurum Resources discovers high-grade gold near Boundiali project
Aurum Resources has discovered high-grade gold intercepts outside its 3.22-million-ounce Boundiali project in Côte d’Ivoire, potentially expanding the existing resource base.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesAurum Resources reports high-grade gold hits in Côte d’Ivoire
Aurum Resources reported high-grade gold intercepts at its Boundiali project in Côte d’Ivoire, including a 67.6 g/t gold section, as part of an ongoing 100,000m drilling campaign.
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesDalaroo Metals commences maiden drilling at Côte d’Ivoire gold project
Dalaroo Metals is launching a 12,000m maiden drilling program at the Bondoukou Gold Ridge Project in Côte d’Ivoire to test three priority gold targets.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesAurum Resources reports record 367 g/t gold intercept at Côte d’Ivoire's Boundiali project
Aurum Resources reported a 0.72 m drill intercept of 367 g/t gold at Côte d’Ivoire's Boundiali project, with further high‑grade results and a probable 383,000‑oz reserve, indicating potential resource expansion
Sources
afrikactus.com · afriveille.com · agpgabon.ga · aip.ci · brisbanetimes.com.au · businessday.com.au · horonyafinance.com · infocotedivoire.com · m.smh.com.au · mining.com.au · outsourcemagazine.co.uk · smh.com.au · theage.com.au · thewest.com.au
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