By: Creamer media

The FID follows completion of technical, economic, environmental and social studies, as well as the granting of a mining permit by Côte d’Ivoire’s Council of Ministers.

“This FID represents an important growth milestone for Resolute that advances our strategy to become a diversified gold producer, on track to achieve annual production of over 500 000 oz by the end of 2028," said MD and CEO Chris Eger.

According to the December 2025 definitive feasibility study, Doropo is expected to have an initial mine life of about 13 years and produce about 2.2-million ounces of gold over the life-of-mine (LoM).

Production is expected to reach about 169 000 oz/y over the LoM, with about 204 000 oz/y to be produced during the first five years.

Initial capital expenditure is estimated at about $516-million, while LoM all-in sustaining costs are projected at $1 472/oz.

The project is expected to generate post-tax free cash flow of about $318-million over the LoM and deliver a post-tax net present value of $2.54-billion at a 5% discount rate, based on a $4 000/oz gold price assumption.

Resolute said it would enter the construction phase from a strong balance sheet position, with net cash of $209-million as at December 31, 2025, while continuing to assess potential funding options as the project advances.