Desert Gold Ventures Inc. is a Canadian-based exploration and development company focused on gold exploration in West Africa. The company's flagship project is the SMSZ Project in Western Mali, which covers an area of approximately 410 square kilometers. The SMSZ Project is located in the same geological region as several other major gold deposits, including the Sadiola and Yatela mines. Desert Gold Ventures also has exploration projects in Senegal and Burkina Faso. The company's goal is to discover and develop high-quality gold deposits in West Africa, with a focus on creating value for its shareholders.