Chinese mining giant Huaxin Gold is shifting into high gear. Already well-established on the global mining scene, the group is now setting its sights on Côte d'Ivoire, a rising star in West Africa's extractive industry. With a total investment of $780 million planned for 2026, the company intends to transform its vast portfolio of concessions into genuine industrial production hubs.

A strategic presence from Asia to Africa

Huaxin Gold is no newcomer to this. The group currently manages a colossal mining portfolio of over 5,000 km² across the globe:

1. West Africa: A strong positioning on the Siguiri gold project in Guinea (600 km²).
2. Central Africa: Development of the Kibali and Kibali South blocks in the DRC (900 km² in total).
3. Asia: Operation of the Nabire mine in Indonesia and active explorations near the Grasberg and Martabe sites.

After a year in 2025 dedicated to international structuring ($32.66 million invested), the group is changing scale for 2026.

2026 Investment Plan: Details of the $780 million

Next year's financial offensive is based on four major pillars to support this rapid growth:

Expenditure item	Amount (in millions of dollars)	Main objective
Construction & Launch	450	Commissioning of new mining projects.
Exploration & Acquisitions	180	Exploration for deposits and new permits.
Infrastructure & Operations	100	Logistics and operational deployment.
Security	50	Strengthening of protective measures.

Ivory Coast, a new engine of growth

Why such interest in Ivory Coast's subsoil? According to Randolphe G. Kichiedou , international affairs advisor for the group, Ivory Coast has become an essential strategic hub.

The group is undergoing a major transition: it is no longer simply about accumulating exploration permits (asset acquisition), but about building a sustainable industry . This strategy aims to anchor Huaxin Gold in major African mining corridors while actively participating in the local economies of host countries.