Australian mining company Resolute Mining has approved the development of the Doropo gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, committing an estimated $516 million investment to build the new mine as part of its expansion strategy in West Africa.
Located in the Bounkani region in northeastern Côte d’Ivoire, near the border with Burkina Faso, the Doropo project is expected to become a major contributor to the company’s future gold production. The mine will operate through a series of open pits and is designed to process ore through a carbon-in-leach plant with a capacity of nearly five million tonnes per year.
According to the project’s feasibility study, Doropo contains around 1.88 million ounces of gold reserves and is projected to produce about 170,000 ounces of gold annually over a 13-year mine life.
Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with the first gold pour targeted for the first half of 2028. Once operational, Doropo will significantly increase Resolute Mining’s overall production capacity, helping the company reach its long-term target of more than 500,000 ounces of gold per year by 2028.
The project received a 14-year mining permit from the Ivorian government, marking the final major regulatory step required before development can proceed. The permit covers approximately 400 square kilometers, including several known gold deposits and additional exploration targets.
Doropo also reflects the growing importance of the mining sector in Côte d’Ivoire’s economy. Over the past decade, the country has rapidly expanded its gold industry as international mining companies increase exploration and development activities across the region.
For Resolute Mining, the new mine will complement its existing operations at Syama in Mali and Mako in Senegal, strengthening its position as a multi-asset gold producer across West Africa.
