IronRidge Resources Limited (LON:IRR ) told investors it has completed the acquisition of the Bodite and Bianouan gold licenses in Côte d'Ivoire.
The company confirmed in a statement that it has acquired Major Star SA to gain 100% ownership of the licences – issuing 1.5mln new shares priced at 18p each.
It consolidates the company’s position in the Zaranou portfolio of gold exploration assets, securing control and continuity as it advances the project.
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IronRidge highlighted prior results from Bianouan where air-core drilling in 2019 yielded high grade gold results (including assays of up to 33.8 grams per tonne) and similarly at Bodite highlight results were returned up to 9.01 g/t gold.
"We are delighted to have completed this acquisition allowing us to consolidate the Zaranou portfolio at a significant premium to IronRidge's current share price,” said Vincent Mascolo, chief executive.
"The Bodite and Bianouan gold licenses complement our flagship Zaranou gold license and represent a highly prospective ground holding with high-priority air core drilling intersections and significant soil anomalies.
He added: "The acquisition of the licenses is in line with our strategic growth plan; of creating and developing valuable synergies within the company's existing portfolio in the region, with the ultimate ambition of driving and sustaining shareholder value through the discovery of world-class assets.
"We are very pleased with the work programmes completed to date and look forward to keeping shareholders and investors updated on our progress."