BRICS Plus Nations Expand Gold Reserves as Central Banks Accelerate Shift Away from Dollar 1 Gold Economy International 

BRICS Plus Nations Expand Gold Reserves as Central Banks Accelerate Shift Away from Dollar

BRICS Plus gold reserves surpass 6,000 tonnes as central banks boost purchases and dollar share declines Members of the BRICS Plus trade bloc now hold more than 6,000 tonnes (t) of gold, representing about 17.4% of total global central bank reserves, up from 11.2% in 2019, according to a market note by financial services group EBC Financial Group. Russia leads the bloc with 2,336 t of gold reserves, followed closely by China with 2,298 t, while India holds 880 t. Together, Russia and China account for roughly 74% of the… Read More Here
DRC Govt Moves to Strengthen Gold Sector Governance and Combat Smuggling 2 Mining in DRC Gold 

DRC Govt Moves to Strengthen Gold Sector Governance and Combat Smuggling

Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Launches Reforms to Improve Gold Traceability, Boost Revenue, and Fight Illegal Trade in the Democratic Republic of Congo The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the national strategy for monitoring and securing the flow of gold across the country. She made these remarks during the Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, April 3, 2026. This initiative follows concerns previously raised by the President of the Republic during the 79th Council of Ministers… Read More Here
West African Resources Forecasts Record Gold Production in 2026 Driven by Kiaka and Sanbrado Mines 3 Gold Corporate News International 

West African Resources Forecasts Record Gold Production in 2026 Driven by Kiaka and Sanbrado Mines

West African Resources to Produce 430,000–490,000 Ounces of Gold in 2026 with Burkina Faso Operations Leading Growth West African Resources is set for a landmark year in 2026, projecting annual gold production of 430,000 to 490,000 ounces, fueled by its operations in Burkina Faso. The increase reflects the first full year of output from the Kiaka mine, the country’s largest, alongside continued strong performance from its founding Sanbrado mine. The company is targeting an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of under $1,900 per ounce, signaling robust margins despite global gold price… Read More Here
DRC Gold Exports Surpass $2.2 Billion in 2025 as Production Increases 4% 4 Mining in DRC Economy Gold 

DRC Gold Exports Surpass $2.2 Billion in 2025 as Production Increases 4%

DRC Gold Exports Reach $2.2 Billion in 2025 with Industrial Mining Driving Growth The gold sector remains a cornerstone of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) economy, contributing significantly to national revenue. In 2025, total gold exports reached an estimated $2.2 billion, according to consolidated and provisional data from the Technical Unit for Mining Coordination and Planning (CTCPM) and other mining sector authorities. This export value corresponds to more than 28,201 kilograms of gold, highlighting the sector’s continued growth. Overall gold production in 2025 rose to 28,202.89 kilograms, up from… Read More Here
Uganda’s Merchandise Exports Surge 72% Driven by Gold and Coffee 5 Mining in Uganda Economy Gold 

Uganda’s Merchandise Exports Surge 72% Driven by Gold and Coffee

Uganda Merchandise Exports Jump 72% to $1.45 Billion in January 2026 Amid Gold Boom Uganda experienced a remarkable 72% increase in merchandise exports in its last fiscal year, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Finance. The East African nation’s merchandise export revenue rose from $844.6 million in January 2025 to $1,453.5 million in January 2026. A post on X by the Government Citizen Interaction Centre highlighted that Uganda’s merchandise exports grew to approximately UGX 5.43 trillion ($1.45 billion) in January 2026, up from UGX 5.22 trillion ($1.395… Read More Here
Middle East Tensions Disrupt Zimbabwe’s Gold Exports 6 International Economy Gold 

Middle East Tensions Disrupt Zimbabwe’s Gold Exports

Zimbabwe Faces Gold Export Challenges as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Shipping Routes Zimbabwe is facing growing challenges in exporting its gold due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, a situation similar to Ghana’s recent logistical difficulties. The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a key destination for Zimbabwe’s gold shipments, accounted for 45% of the country’s total gold export revenues last year. The regional conflict has disrupted both air and maritime routes. Major shipping lines, including Maersk, have suspended operations through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing vessels to reroute around the… Read More Here
Barrick Slows Reko Diq Development as Security Risks Extend Project Review 7 International Corporate News Gold 

Barrick Slows Reko Diq Development as Security Risks Extend Project Review

Barrick Delays $5.6 Billion Reko Diq Copper-Gold Project in Pakistan Amid Rising Regional Security Concerns Barrick Mining Corporation (TSX: ABX, NYSE: B) has announced plans to slow development of the Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan’s Balochistan province and extend its project review period, citing heightened regional security risks linked to tensions in the Middle East. The decision, first reported by the Financial Times, introduces additional uncertainty around the timeline for one of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits. Barrick’s shares traded slightly lower following the announcement, moving within a… Read More Here
Mixed Fortunes for DRC Minerals as Copper, Gold, and Tin Prices Decline While Tantalum Gains 8 Mining in DRC Copper Gold Tin 

Mixed Fortunes for DRC Minerals as Copper, Gold, and Tin Prices Decline While Tantalum Gains

DRC Weekly Mineral Prices Show Broad Decline in Copper, Gold, and Zinc as Tantalum and Aluminum Post Gains The latest export price schedule for mineral products from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, covering the period March 23 to 28, 2026, indicates a general downward trend across several key commodities on international markets, reflecting ongoing price volatility in the global mining sector. Among the commodities recording declines, zinc posted a notable drop, falling from $3,284.95 to $3,216.70 per tonne. Gold also moved lower, decreasing to $164 per kilogram from $167.49… Read More Here
Zijin Mining Targets Tungsten and Uranium in Strategic Expansion 9 International Copper Corporate News Gold Uranium 

Zijin Mining Targets Tungsten and Uranium in Strategic Expansion

Zijin Mining Eyes Tungsten and Uranium Investments as Global Demand for Critical Minerals Surges Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest producer of gold and copper, is expanding its investment focus to include strategic metals such as tungsten and uranium, as intensifying global competition for critical minerals drives prices higher. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward securing materials essential for energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing. “We are looking to expand our position in tungsten and other strategic metals, including uranium,” said Lisa Liu, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Gold… Read More Here
Toubani Resources Begins Construction of Kobada Gold Project in Mali 10 International Gold Investment News New Mining Projects 

Toubani Resources Begins Construction of Kobada Gold Project in Mali

Toubani Launches $216M Kobada Gold Project in Mali Amid Rising Demand and Regulatory Challenges Toubani Resources, an Australia-listed mining company focused on gold development in West Africa, has commenced construction of its Kobada Gold Project in Mali. The move reflects confidence in sustained global demand for gold, even as political and regulatory risks in the country increase. The $216 million development forms part of a broader wave of mining investments across West Africa, where producers are seeking to boost gold supply amid growing investor demand for safe-haven assets during periods… Read More Here

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