Dalaroo Metals is preparing to commence a 20,000-metre maiden drilling campaign at its Gold Ridge prospect, located within the Bondoukou gold project in Côte d'Ivoire.
The company expects drill rigs to begin operations in early August, initiating the first significant ground-truthing of the deposit's potential.
The campaign represents a pivotal milestone for the Australian-listed explorer, which has been advancing its West African assets.
By targeting the Gold Ridge prospect, Dalaroo aims to gather the geological data necessary to define a mineral resource and potentially advance the project toward feasibility studies.
The scale of the program suggests management's confidence in the prospect's grade and continuity.
This move aligns with a broader trend of Australian miners expanding exploration footprints in West Africa, a region increasingly viewed as a frontier for gold discovery.