CÔTE D’IVOIRE

Today Côte d’Ivoire is among the fastest-growing economies in Africa, and one of the most dynamic in West Africa. Côte d’Ivoire introduced a progressive new mining code in 2014, and on-going infrastructure improvements are making the country one of the more investor-friendly countries in Africa. There is a strong desire to diversify the economy with gold and other mineral products. Exporting electricity is playing an increasing role in this diversification. ​ Underexplored until the last decade it is finally delivering a plethora of exciting new discoveries. 

​The country has 6 major producing gold mines and a number of near-term development projects including Ity 4.5 Moz and Agbaou 1.2Moz and Fetekro 2.5Moz (Endeavour), Yaoure 3.4 Moz and Sissingue 1.2 Moz (Perseus), Tongon 2.7 Moz (Barrick) and Bonikro/Hire 4 Moz (Allied Gold) and Abujar 3.45 Moz (Tietto). Other mineral commodities that offer the potential for economic development in Côte d’Ivoire include diamonds, petroleum, natural gas, copper, iron, cobalt, bauxite, tantalum, lithium and silica sand.