Aurum Resources has submitted applications for mining exploitation licences that encompass the entire 572.67km² area of its Boundiali Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire. Out of the three applications, two were submitted in December last year. This signals a move away from purely exploration activities towards the possible development of a large-scale open-pit mining operation. These applications are under consideration by the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy of Côte d’Ivoire. The three pending explo ...