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Ghana to End Mining Stability Agreements and Increase Royalties Under New Reforms 1

Ghana Plans to Scrap Mining Stability Agreements and Double Gold Royalties as Prices Surge Ghana is set to abolish long-term mining investment stability agreements and significantly increase gold royalties under sweeping reforms aimed at allowing the state to capture greater value from elevated bullion prices, the country’s mining regulator has confirmed. The reforms form part of a broader overhaul of Ghana’s mining framework, intended to balance investor confidence with the government’s drive to increase revenue from the sector, Mr Isaac Tandoh, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, told… Read More Here

Nigeria Courts Saudi Investment to Expand Lithium and Gold Processing Capacity

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Constance

Nigeria Pitches $600 Million Lithium and Gold Projects to Saudi Investors to Build Minerals Hub Nigeria has intensified efforts to attract Gulf investment after presenting a series of lithium processing and gold mining projects to Saudi investors, as Africa’s largest economy accelerates its push to diversify beyond oil and strengthen its solid minerals sector. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to position Nigeria as a major African hub for critical minerals required for the global energy transition. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed the plans… Read More Here

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Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine Hits First Production

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Mine Launches Production, Poised to Become a Leading Platinum-Group Metals Producer Ivanhoe Mines has officially opened the Platreef Mine in Limpopo Province, South Africa, achieving its first production of platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, nickel, and copper concentrate. The development of the Platreef Mine continues to advance rapidly as global demand for precious and base metals reaches new highs. Ivanhoe Mines’ Executive Co-Chair Robert Friedland emphasized the significance of the project, describing the Platreef orebody as “once-in-a-generation” due to its scale, thickness, and mechanization potential. Unlike typical South… Read More Here

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Gold Set for $4,800 per Ounce in 2026 as Bullish Momentum Continues

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

Morgan Stanley Forecasts Gold Price Surge to $4,800 Amid Safe-Haven Demand and Rate Cuts After a record-breaking 2025, gold continues to drive bullish sentiment across global financial markets. In a note published on January 5, 2026, Morgan Stanley projected that gold could reach $4,800 per ounce by the fourth quarter of 2026, citing a supportive monetary environment and sustained demand for safe-haven assets. The American bank highlighted several key drivers behind the forecast: potential interest rate cuts, possible changes in leadership at the US Federal Reserve, and continued accumulation of… Read More Here

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DRC Central Bank to Make Gold a Pillar of National Reserves from 2026

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

DR Congo Plans to Boost Gold Reserves in 2026 to Strengthen Financial Stability and Sovereignty As the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to grapple with persistent security challenges in its eastern regions, the Central Bank of Congo (BCC) has outlined a strategic shift aimed at strengthening the country’s financial resilience. Beginning in 2026, gold will become a central pillar of the nation’s reserve diversification strategy, according to BCC Governor André Wameso. Speaking on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Governor Wameso said the accumulation of monetary gold is now a key priority… Read More Here

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Gold Prices Rally as Geopolitical Tensions Rise After Venezuela Leadership Crisis

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Constance

Gold Surges on Safe-Haven Demand Following Venezuela Leadership Captured by U.S. Gold prices advanced sharply on Monday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid heightened geopolitical tensions following the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Spot gold climbed to a one-week high near $4,455 per ounce, approaching the record levels seen at the end of 2025, while U.S. gold futures also strengthened.The Economic Times Investors increased allocations to gold and other precious metals after the weekend’s events in Venezuela triggered concerns about regional instability and broader… Read More Here

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Zijin Mining Projects Double-Digit Growth in Gold and Copper Production for 2026

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Constance

Zijin Mining Targets Record Gold and Copper Output Amid Surging Commodity Prices Zijin Mining Group Co., China’s largest mining company, has announced plans for double-digit growth in gold and copper production in 2026, following a year of record profits driven by soaring commodity prices and expanded operations. The company reported that estimated net income for 2025 surged as much as 62% to 52 billion yuan ($7.4 billion), fueled by all-time high prices for copper, gold, and silver. The preliminary earnings were released late Tuesday. Looking ahead, Zijin Mining aims to… Read More Here

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Ethiopia Secures $340 Million Financing to Launch Landmark Tulu Kapi Gold Mine

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 Constance

Ethiopia Mining Sector: $340 Million Secured to Develop Tulu Kapi, the Country’s Largest Modern Gold Project Ethiopia has taken a decisive step toward transforming itself from a marginal gold producer into a significant player in Africa’s mining industry after securing approximately $340 million in financing to develop the long-delayed Tulu Kapi gold project, the country’s largest modern mining venture. The financing milestone clears the way for construction to begin on one of Ethiopia’s most important gold mines. The funding package comprises around $240 million in long-term debt from African development… Read More Here

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Gold Prices Rise as DRC Mineral Exports Show Mixed Market Trends

December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 Constance

DRC Gold Prices Climb to USD 139 per Gram Amid Volatile Global Mineral Markets International markets for mineral products exported by the Democratic Republic of Congo showed mixed performance during the penultimate week of December 2025, with gold emerging as a standout performer amid global economic uncertainty. According to the National Market Commission of the Ministry of Foreign Trade, gold continues to benefit from sustained investor demand as a safe-haven asset in an environment marked by geopolitical tensions, financial market volatility, and persistent macroeconomic risks. During the week under review,… Read More Here

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ZCCM-IH Signs MoU to Develop Gold Mining Project in North-Western Zambia

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 Constance

ZCCM-IH Partners Ministry of Mines and MMR on Gold Exploration and Mining Project in Zambia ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development (MoMMD) and Mining Mineral Resources SAS (MMR) to collaborate on the development of a gold exploration and mining project in the Kikonge area of Mufumbwe District, North-Western Province. In a transaction announcement approved by the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia (SEC), ZCCM-IH said the partnership will focus on… Read More Here