Doropo Gold Mine: Seven Local Banks Commit 148 Billion CFA Francs

Seven Ivorian banks signed agreements in Abidjan on November 3, 2026, committing 148 billion CFA francs to build the Doropo gold mine, led by Resolute Mining and its subsidiary Doropo Gold Mine SA. The commitment, equivalent to $260 million, covers nearly half of the project’s estimated $516 million construction capital. Located in the Bounkani region, the mine is expected to begin production in 2028 and average 169,000 ounces of gold annually over an initial 13-year operating life. Construction is expected to employ more than 1,500 people at its peak, followed by over 400 permanent jobs.