African Gold Sharpens Targets with 5 km Gold Anomaly at Konahiri

Emerging Gold Potential at Konahiri

African Gold Limited (ASX, A1G) has unveiled a compelling new chapter in its Côte d’Ivoire exploration story with the definition of a significant gold anomaly stretching over 5 kilometres at its Konahiri North Gold Project. This discovery builds on earlier surface lag sampling that identified an 18 km corridor of gold anomalism, underscoring the region’s prospectivity within the Birimian greenstone belt, a geological setting known for hosting multi-million-ounce gold deposits.

The anomaly remains open to the north, suggesting potential for further extensions. African Gold has already mobilised a 3,000+ meter auger drilling program aimed at refining high-priority targets within this corridor. These auger results will integrate with existing geochemical datasets to sharpen drill targeting ahead of a maiden diamond drilling campaign planned for November 2025.

Strategic Drilling to Unlock High-Grade Potential

The upcoming diamond drilling program, comprising at least 5,000 meters, will focus on structurally controlled, geochemically supported targets along the defined trend. The objective is to test for high-grade lode-style mineralisation at depth, establish geological controls, and confirm continuity of mineralisation. This methodical approach aims to convert surface geochemical signals into tangible bedrock discoveries, potentially adding significant value to African Gold’s portfolio.

CEO Adam Oehlman highlighted the strategic importance of Konahiri, describing it as the company’s “next major discovery front” in Côte d’Ivoire. He emphasised the parallel advancement of multiple drill programs, with four rigs active at the Didievi Project and one at Konahiri, reflecting African Gold’s aggressive growth strategy in a proven gold province.

Geological and Regional Context

Konahiri is situated within the NNW-trending Kotiola–Marabadrassa Birimian greenstone belt, a region that hosts significant gold operations such as Teranga’s Wahgnion and Tietto’s Abujar projects. The area’s geology features deformed metavolcanic and metasedimentary rocks typical of orogenic gold systems, with artisanal mining activity confirming near-surface gold mineralisation. Despite its promise, Konahiri remains underexplored, offering a greenfields opportunity across more than 745 square kilometres of prospective ground.

The company’s use of advanced detectORE technology combined with portable XRF analysis has enabled rapid and precise geochemical sampling, enhancing the reliability of target identification. Quality control measures, including duplicate sampling and certified reference materials, underpin the robustness of the assay data.

Looking Ahead

As African Gold progresses its auger drilling and prepares for the maiden diamond drilling campaign, the market will be watching closely for confirmation of high-grade mineralisation. Success at Konahiri could complement the company’s Didievi Project, potentially positioning African Gold as a key player in Côte d’Ivoire’s burgeoning gold sector.