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Ghana Moves to End Exports of Unrefined Gold Doré from September 1

Ghana Bans Export of Unrefined Gold Doré from September in Push for Local Refining Ghana is tightening controls on gold exports as the country moves to require all gold doré purchased by Self-Financing Aggregators (SFAs) to be refined locally before export. The new directive, issued by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) on August 24, will take effect on September 1, 2026. From that date, no unrefined gold doré handled by SFAs and their approved offtakers will be approved for export. Under the new rules, gold must be refined at a… Read More Here

MPOPO Gold Targets 200 Kilograms of Annual Gold Production in Angola

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 Constance0 comment

Angolan gold producer MPOPO Gold is stepping up efforts to expand production, with the company targeting annual output of between 150 and 200 kilograms of gold under its 2027–2028 strategic plan. The strategy includes completing the second phase of its industrial processing plant, updating its geological model, strengthening mine planning and introducing measures to improve production recovery. The company also plans to intensify efforts to combat illegal mining in its areas of operation. The plans were presented by Adalgisa Adolfo, head of MPOPO Gold’s Technical Geology Department, during the 13th… Read More Here

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Mali’s Gold Production Rises 30% in First Half of 2026

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 Constance0 comment

Mali Gold Output Reaches 23.5 Tonnes in H1 2026, Beating Government Forecast Mali’s industrial gold production increased by about 30% in the first half of 2026, reaching 23.5 tonnes and exceeding the government’s forecast for the period. Data from Mali’s Mines Ministry shows that production between January and June rose from approximately 18 tonnes during the same period in 2025 to 23.5 tonnes this year. The figure was also above the government’s forecast of 21.2 tonnes. The stronger-than-expected performance puts Mali on course to meet or potentially exceed its full-year… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe Approves $1.59 Billion in New Investments as Mining and Manufacturing Lead Growth

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zimbabwe Approves $1.59 Billion Investment Pipeline as Mining and Manufacturing Drive Industrial Growth Zimbabwe approved US$1.59 billion in proposed investments during the second quarter of 2026, with mining and manufacturing accounting for nearly 80% of the total as the country seeks to attract capital and build greater value around its mineral resources. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) issued 284 investment licences between April and June. Mining attracted the largest share, with 86 projects valued at US$768.5 million, while manufacturing accounted for 43 projects worth US$496.7 million. Together, the… Read More Here

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Kibali Generates $654 Million in Sales for Barrick in First Half of 2026

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

Barrick’s Kibali Gold Mine Generates $654 Million in Sales in First Half of 2026 Barrick Mining’s share of sales from the Kibali gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached $654 million in the first half of 2026, reflecting the strong performance of the operation amid higher gold prices. Barrick, which holds a 45% interest in Kibali and operates the mine, recorded $341 million in sales during the first quarter and a further $313 million in the second quarter. The first-half figure compares with $417 million during the… Read More Here

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Ghana Widens Lead as Africa’s Top Gold Producer

August 12, 2026August 12, 2026 Constance0 comment

Ghana Strengthens Position as Africa’s Leading Gold Producer as Exports Rise Ghana is strengthening its position as Africa’s leading gold producer, widening its advantage over major West African rivals Mali and Burkina Faso as strong production and rising gold prices boost the value of its exports. Gold remains central to Ghana’s economy, accounting for the overwhelming majority of the country’s mineral export earnings and making the sector a critical source of foreign exchange, government revenue and investment. The country’s expanding lead comes as gold production across West Africa continues to… Read More Here

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Kavango Begins Commissioning of Hillside Gold Processing Plant in Zimbabwe

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 Constance0 comment

Kavango Starts Commissioning 50 TPD Hillside Gold Plant as Zimbabwe Production Nears Kavango Resources has begun commissioning its 50-tonne-per-day gold processing plant at the Hillside Gold Project in Zimbabwe, marking a major step towards commercial production. The London- and Victoria Falls-listed company has moved the project from construction into live processing, with ore sourced entirely from its Hillside operations. The plant is designed to process material through crushing, milling, gravity concentration and carbon-in-leach (CIL) circuits. Kavango has been progressively introducing gold-bearing material into the plant while optimising the processing circuit… Read More Here

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Zimbabwe’s Mining Strategy Drives Record Mineral Revenue

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Constance

Zimbabwe Mining Revenue Hits Record $25 Billion as Government Pushes Investment and Growth Zimbabwe’s mining sector is delivering record revenues as the government’s push to attract investment and expand mineral production begins to generate stronger returns. The country’s mining industry has become a key driver of economic growth, supported by increased investment in gold, lithium, platinum-group metals, chrome and other mineral resources. The government has been pursuing an aggressive strategy to expand the mining sector by encouraging new investment, supporting existing operations and promoting the development of mineral resources that… Read More Here

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Barrick Safely Evacuates Workers Stranded at Chilean Mining Camp After Severe Storms

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Constance

Barrick Safely Evacuates Workers Stranded by Severe Storms in Chile Barrick Mining Corp. has safely evacuated workers who were stranded at its Barriales camp in northern Chile after severe storms blocked road access and disrupted transport routes. The company said all evacuated workers were in good health following rescue operations that began on Friday and resumed early Saturday after weather conditions improved enough to allow helicopter flights. Chile’s Economy and Mining Minister Daniel Mas also confirmed the safe evacuation of the workers in a post on X. Barrick said it… Read More Here

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DRC and Cameroon Lose Billions in Gold Revenues Amid Smuggling and Weak Traceability

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Constance

Gold Smuggling and Weak Controls Undermine Revenue Collection in DRC and Cameroon’s Mining Sectors Despite reforms aimed at improving governance in the extractive sector, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Cameroon continue to lose significant revenues from gold production due to smuggling, informal trade networks and persistent challenges in tracing artisanal gold supplies. A report by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) highlights the weaknesses in the two countries’ gold governance systems, pointing to major gaps between official production figures and the volumes of gold entering international markets. Large… Read More Here