Red Back Mining Inc., a mineral resource company, engages in operating, exploring, acquiring, and developing mineral properties in West Africa. It holds a 100% interest in the Chirano gold mine comprising one mining lease and one prospecting license in Ghana; and the Tasiast gold mine consisting of one mining lease in Mauritania. The company also owns various other exploration properties in Ghana, Mauritania, and Cote dIvoire. Red Back Mining Inc. was founded in 1988 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.