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Uganda’s Export Earnings Jump 36% as Gold Trade Drives Record August Performance 1

Uganda Export Revenues Surge 36% to $1.5 Billion in August on Strong Gold Shipments Uganda recorded a sharp increase in export earnings in August 2026, with revenues rising 36% year-on-year, driven largely by booming gold exports and stronger commodity trade. According to a report from the Ministry of Finance, Uganda exported goods worth approximately $1.5 billion during the month, up from $1.1 billion recorded in August 2025. The strong performance underscores the growing importance of the country’s mineral sector in supporting foreign exchange earnings and overall economic growth. Gold remained… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH Eyes Gold-Led Growth as Zambia Pushes to Formalise Untapped Gold Sector

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026 Constance0 comment

ZCCM-IH Chairman Highlights Zambia’s Gold Potential and Plans to Boost Formal Production at FT Africa Summit 2026 Zambia has the potential to transform its emerging gold sector into a major pillar of economic growth, wealth creation and financial stability, according to ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) Board Chairperson Phesto Musonda. Speaking during a high-level panel discussion on “Gold, Sovereignty and Stability” at the Financial Times Africa Summit 2026 in London, Musonda outlined Zambia’s strategy to formalise gold production, strengthen national reserves and ensure more value from the country’s mineral resources… Read More Here

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Zambia Allocates 89 Mining Tenements to Cooperatives at Kikonge Gold Mine

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia Allocates 89 Gold Mining Tenements at Kikonge to Boost Local Participation The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has completed the allocation of 89 mining tenements to cooperatives at Kikonge Gold Mine in Mufumbwe District, in a move aimed at increasing local participation in gold mining and creating economic opportunities for surrounding communities. Minerals Regulation Commission Directorate of Mining and Non-Mining Rights Licensing Manager for Surveying Mulolwa Mulolwa said the next stage would involve issuing standard operating procedures to guide the cooperatives, alongside identification cards for their members. He… Read More Here

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Ethiopia Opens First Gold Refinery in Bid to Become Regional Precious Metals Hub

October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Constance0 comment

Ethiopia Launches First Gold Refinery with $50 Million Investment to Boost Gold Processing and Regional Trade Ethiopia has officially launched its first gold refinery, marking a significant milestone in the country’s mining sector and its ambition to become a leading precious metals processing hub in East Africa. The new facility was established through a $50 million joint venture and is expected to strengthen Ethiopia’s position in the regional gold value chain. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the project, describing it as a strategic investment designed to increase local value addition… Read More Here

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DRC Gold Trading Calls for Tax Relief to Formalise Artisanal Gold Trade

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Gold Trading Seeks Tax Cuts to Curb Gold Smuggling and Boost Formal Exports DRC Gold Trading has called for tax relief for gold traders and mining cooperatives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), arguing that lower tax burdens could encourage more artisanal gold to enter formal trading channels and reduce illicit cross-border trade. On 9 October 2026, the company’s Managing Director, Joseph Kazibaziba, met with Barnabé Muakadi, head of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGI), to present proposals aimed at making the formal gold market more attractive to… Read More Here

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Tanzania Renews Barrick’s North Mara Mining Licences for 15 Years

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Constance0 comment

Barrick Secures 15-Year Licence Renewal for North Mara Gold Mine in Tanzania The Tanzanian Government has renewed Barrick Mining Corporation’s special mining licences for the North Mara gold mine for a further 15 years, allowing the operation to continue investing in the mine, its workforce and surrounding communities. Barrick welcomed the renewal as an important milestone in its partnership with Tanzania, with Rest of World CEO Seb Bock saying the extension reflected the company’s commitment to building long-term relationships with the Government and local stakeholders. Since taking over operations in… Read More Here

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Kibali Clarifies Truck Accident Near Tanzi and Abinva

October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 Constance0 comment

Kibali Gold Mine Clarifies Lime Spill After Truck Accident Near Tanzi and Abinva Kibali Gold Mine has provided further details following a truck accident on the road between Tanzi and Abinva in the Faradje area of Haut-Uele Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The accident occurred on September 29 and involved a truck belonging to one of the mine’s partners. Initial reports circulated on social media and in local communities that the vehicle had been transporting acid. Kibali has since clarified that the truck was carrying lime, not acid, for use… Read More Here

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MRC Produces 33kg of Gold Concentrate in Lualaba

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 Constance

MRC Produces 33kg of Gold Concentrate in DRC’s Lualaba Province MRC produced 33 kilograms of gold concentrate in June 2026 from its mining operations in Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to mining sector data. The June output added to Lualaba’s contribution to the DRC’s gold production, as the province continued to host a growing number of mining operations producing gold and other minerals. The reported production highlights the contribution of smaller and emerging operators to the country’s industrial and semi-industrial gold sector, alongside major producers such as… Read More Here

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Kibali Drives DRC Industrial Gold Production to 13,581kg in H1 2026

September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Constance

Kibali Gold Produces 11.9 Tonnes as DRC Industrial Gold Output Rises 12% in H1 2026 Kibali Gold continued to dominate the Democratic Republic of Congo’s industrial gold sector, producing 11,894.30 kg of gold in the first half of 2026 and accounting for 87.6% of the country’s total industrial output. The mine’s production helped lift the DRC’s industrial gold output to 13,581.11 kg during the first six months of 2026, a 12.1% increase from 12,112.50 kg recorded in the same period last year. Kibali’s strong contribution was reflected in the significant… Read More Here

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Maniema Accounts for More Than Half of DRC’s Artisanal Gold Production

September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 Constance

DRC Artisanal Gold Output Rises 10% as Maniema Leads National Production The Democratic Republic of Congo’s artisanal gold production reached 1,404.06 kg in the first half of 2026, up 10.32% from 1,272.76 kg recorded during the same period in 2025, according to data from the Technical Coordination and Planning Unit of the Ministry of Mines (CTCPM). Maniema was the country’s largest producer, accounting for 748.37 kg, or 53.3% of total artisanal gold production during the period. It was followed by Ituri, which produced 171.67 kg, representing 12.23% of national artisanal… Read More Here