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Tshisekedi Prioritises Gold Sector Reform to Boost State Revenue

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi Unveils Strategy to Curb Gold Smuggling and Strengthen Economic Sovereignty The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, has placed reform of the gold sector at the centre of the government’s economic agenda, citing its critical importance to public finances and macroeconomic stability. During the Council of Ministers meeting held on 20 February 2026, President Tshisekedi underscored the strategic value of gold production and expressed concern that a significant portion of national output continues to bypass official channels. According to the meeting’s official… Read More Here

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Barrick Mining Expands Executive Committee with Two Senior Appointments

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 Constance

Barrick Mining Appoints Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officers to Strengthen Government and Policy Strategy Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE: B; TSX: ABX) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two new members to its executive committee, reinforcing its focus on government engagement and public policy as strategic priorities. The Toronto-based gold and copper producer announced the appointment of James J. McGuire as Chief Legal and Policy Officer and Woo Lee as Chief Global Affairs Officer. The company said the changes underscore its commitment to enhancing institutional capabilities that… Read More Here

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DRC Mineral Export Prices Decline, Tin Records Steepest Weekly Drop

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance

DRC Tin Price Falls to $48,089 per Ton as Copper, Gold and Zinc Also Decline Export prices for several of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s key minerals are projected to decline during the week of February 23–28, 2026, with tin registering the sharpest drop, according to forecasts from the National Market Commission under the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Tin is expected to trade at $48,089 per ton, down from $49,756 the previous week a decrease of $1,667. This marks the most significant weekly decline among the country’s principal mineral exports… Read More Here

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Kibali Breaks Revenue Record as Gold Prices Surge Despite Lower Output

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Constance

Kibali Gold Mine Revenue Tops $2.3 Billion in 2025 as Rising Gold Prices Offset Production Dip The Kibali gold mine in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo delivered record financial results in 2025, generating approximately $2.3 billion in total revenue the strongest performance since large-scale production began in 2014. Operator Barrick Mining, which holds a 45% stake in the mine, reported that its attributable share amounted to $1.04 billion. On a full ownership basis, Kibali surpassed the $2 billion revenue mark for the first time, representing a 40% increase compared with… Read More Here

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FQM’s Taca Taca Project Doubles in Value on Higher Reserves and Stronger Copper, Gold Prices

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Constance

First Quantum’s Taca Taca Copper-Gold Project in Argentina Posts $5.9B NPV as Reserves and Prices Lift Valuation A new technical report on First Quantum Minerals’ Taca Taca copper-gold project in northwest Argentina shows the asset’s value has more than doubled in five years, supported by increased reserves and stronger long-term copper and gold price assumptions. Under an 8% discount rate and base-case prices of $4.50 per lb. copper and $3,000 per oz. gold, Taca Taca carries an after-tax net present value (NPV) of $5.92 billion and an internal rate of… Read More Here

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Ghana Hits Record 6 Million Ounces of Gold in 2025 Amid Royalty Reform Debate

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 Constance

Ghana Gold Output Reaches Record 6 Million Ounces in 2025 as Royalty Overhaul Raises Industry Concerns Ghana produced a record six million ounces of gold in 2025, according to provisional industry data, cementing its position as Africa’s top gold producer. Figures released by the Ghana Chamber of Mines show that large-scale mining operations delivered 2.9 million ounces, unchanged from the previous year. The bulk of growth came from artisanal and small scale mining (ASM), which rose to approximately 3.1 million ounces, buoyed by strong bullion prices and sector reforms. 2026… Read More Here

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Mali Renews Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto Gold Mining Permit for 10 Years After Resolving Dispute

February 15, 2026February 15, 2026 Constance

Mali Extends Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto Gold Mining Permit by 10 Years Following Settlement Agreement Mali’s government has approved a draft decree to renew the gold mining permit for the Loulo-Gounkoto complex, operated by Barrick Gold, for an additional 10 years. The announcement was made in an official statement issued Friday by the country’s military leadership. Mali, one of Africa’s largest gold producers, finalized a settlement with Barrick in November after nearly two years of negotiations. The dispute stemmed from Mali’s 2023 mining code reforms, which increased taxes and expanded the state’s… Read More Here

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Gold Discovery Confirmed in Zambia’s Nakonde District

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 Constance

Zambia Confirms New Gold Discovery in Nakonde District Following Mpika and Shiwan’andu Finds Nakonde District has become the third area in Zambia to record a newly confirmed mineral discovery, following similar announcements in Mpika and Shiwan’andu districts. The latest find involves the identification of gold-bearing material during ongoing exploration activities in the region. According to available information, the deposit is considered significant enough to merit commercial interest and has been classified as a new gold mine. However, authorities have not disclosed estimates regarding the size of the deposit or the… Read More Here

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Tanzania to Monetise Part of Gold Reserves to Fund Infrastructure

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

Tanzania Plans Partial Sale of Gold Reserves as Foreign Aid Declines in 2026 Tanzania is planning to sell a portion of its gold reserves to finance priority infrastructure projects, as international development assistance continues to decline. The announcement was made on Monday, January 26, 2026, in London by the Minister of State for Planning and Investment, Kitila Mkumbo, following instructions from President Samia Suluhu Hassan to the Bank of Tanzania. “Governments are no longer willing to provide aid to Africa, so we are reorganising our financing strategy,” the minister said,… Read More Here

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Mali Detains Yanfolila Mine Executives as Mining Code Enforcement Intensifies

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Constance

Mali Detains Five Yanfolila Gold Mine Managers in Toughened Mining Sector Crackdown Mali has detained five senior managers linked to the local operator of the Yanfolila gold mine over alleged breaches of the country’s mining regulations, highlighting the government’s increasingly hardline approach to the extractive sector. According to two sources familiar with the matter, the employees of Société des Mines de Komana (SMK) were detained on Friday for allegedly failing to repatriate foreign currency earned from export revenues, a requirement under Mali’s revised mining code. The information was reported by… Read More Here