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Ity Gold Mine

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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The Ity Gold Mine in western Ivory Coast is the longest-running gold mine in the country. Since its opening in 1991, it has undergone impressive development. Originally designed as a small heap leach operation, it was expanded by Endeavour Mining into a large-scale CIL (Carbon-in-Leach) plant that commenced operations in 2019. This transformation has significantly extended the mine's life and increased annual production to over 250,000 ounces of gold. The mine is located near the Cavally River and is a major economic engine for the Montagnes region. It provides direct and indirect employment to thousands of people and invests heavily in social projects such as schools and health centers for the surrounding communities.

Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Nearby: Danané (42 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	25	27	27	26	26	25	24	24	24	25	25	25
Rain mm	14	52	99	126	174	236	171	216	223	184	100	32

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

The Ity Gold Mine in the Montagnes region is one of the oldest and largest gold mines in Ivory Coast. It plays a significant role in the country's gold mining and shapes the regional economy.

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Visiting

The mine is a secured industrial site and not accessible to visitors. From the surrounding hills you can spot the open-pit area and the waste rock dumps.

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Where to view it

A suitable viewpoint is the road leading to Danané above the mine site. From there you have a wide view over the pit and the surroundings.

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Local products

In the Montagnes region, besides gold, coffee and cocoa are also grown. In local markets you can find artisanal products and fresh tropical fruits like bananas and pineapples.

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Active season

Gold mining runs continuously throughout the year as an industrial operation. The main rainy seasons from April to June and September to November can affect transport logistics.

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Nearby

Combine the visit with the Mount Nimba Nature Reserve, which borders the region. The town of Danané provides markets and cultural insights into traditional lifestyles.

Geography

Coordinates

6.87700, -8.10700

Facts

Ity has produced over 1.4 million ounces of gold since mining began.
The new processing plant has a capacity of 5 million tonnes of ore per year.
The mine's reserves are estimated at nearly 3 million ounces of gold.
Endeavour Mining holds an 85% majority stake in the mine.
The mine utilizes modern solar energy to reduce its carbon footprint.
The Cavally River serves as a natural boundary for parts of the concession area.