Starcore kicks off exploration at Kimoukro permit in Cote d’Ivoire

Starcore International Mines has commenced exploration activities at the Kimoukro permit in central Cote d’Ivoire, approximately 30km south of Yamoussoukro, the capital city.

This permit, recently awarded to the Ivorian company K Mining, is being explored under an option agreement with Starcore, allowing it to investigate K Mining’s properties. The initial phase of exploration involves constructing the main camp and a 5km private access road from the A4 paved road near Kimoukro village to the permit boundary.

Surveys

Field activities also include an induced polarisation (IP) geophysical survey and a ground magnetic survey, both expected to be completed by the end of July 2024. Beyond geophysical surveys, Starcore plans to conduct trenching over known mineralized structures and geophysical targets, along with an auger drilling campaign in saprolite and soil.

Starcore has engaged SAGAX Afrique, led by Jean David, a geophysical contractor experienced in various mineral systems, including Birimian-hosted lode gold deposits across West Africa, to carry out the IP and ground magnetic programmes. For the auger drilling programme, Starcore will contract a local company based in Yamoussoukro for an initial 2,000m drilling campaign. This company, known for supporting major exploration activities in Ivory Coast and West Africa, has both hand-pulled and truck-mounted rigs capable of drilling up to 30m in saprolite. The construction of the camp, earthworks, and trenches will be carried out by either a local contractor or K Mining personnel and equipment.

This exploration marks a significant step in Starcore’s efforts to explore and potentially develop gold resources in the region. The news, titled “Starcore launches gold exploration in Cote d’Ivoire,” was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData-owned brand.