# West African gold mining resource developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-african-gold-mining-resource-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-31T12:17:26.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Gold mining projects in West Africa are reporting significant resource developments. In Mali, Toubani Resources announced high-grade gold assay results from its pre-production infill drilling at the Kobada Gold Project. The company is currently updating its mineral resource estimate, with plans to update ore reserve estimates and mine plans in late 2026 to target mining commencement in early 2027.

In Guinea, the Kada gold project has increased its mineral resource estimates to 2.08 million ounces, up from 923,000 ounces reported in 2023. A significant portion of these resources is now classified as ‘indicated’. This technical progress occurs as the Guinean government seeks to prioritize local refining to manage the sector, where artisanal gold exports have recently outpaced industrial mining exports.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Kada gold project increases resource estimates to 2.08 million ounces

Guinea's Kada gold project has increased its estimated mineral resources to 2.08 million ounces, marking a significant technical advancement toward potential industrial mining.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kada-gold-project-increases-resource-estimates-to-208-million-ounces

### 2026-08-10: Toubani Resources reports high-grade gold results at Kobada Project

Toubani Resources reported high-grade gold assay results from infill drilling at its Kobada Gold Project in Mali, supporting plans to update resource estimates ahead of a 2027 mining start.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toubani-resources-reports-high-grade-gold-results-at-kobada-project

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