Ivory Coast inaugurates Koné gold mine
The new mine, built in under two years, is now the largest in the country and one of Africa's most significant.
Téné Birahima Ouattara, the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, inaugurated the Koné gold mine in Fadiadougou, Kani department, on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The mine is operated by Montage Gold Corporation.
Constructed in less than two years, the mine represents an investment exceeding 580 billion FCFA. It is now recognized as the largest gold mine in Ivory Coast and ranks among the most important on the African continent.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Téné Birahima Ouattara, highlighting the national significance of this major mining development.
Why it mattersThe Koné gold mine, the largest in Ivory Coast, has been inaugurated, representing an investment of over 580 billion FCFA.