Gold Investment Surges Across Africa Ahead of AMW 2025

By Bradley Reviera MiningFocus Africa July 31, 2025

Cape Town—Africa’s gold sector is experiencing a wave of investment ahead of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, driven by high global demand and untapped reserves. Canadian firm Asante Gold secured a $470 million package to expand Ghana’s Chirano Mine and advance the Bibiani Project, while South Africa’s IDC extended a $35 million loan to Theta Gold Mines.

Other major deals include:

• €100 million from Africa Finance Corporation for mining infrastructure in Ivory Coast and Mali.
• $125 million from China’s Zijin Mining for Montage Gold’s Koné Project.
• $375 million from UAE’s Ambrosia Holding for Allied Gold’s expansion in Ethiopia and Mali.

“Africa’s gold is no longer just a commodity—it’s a strategic asset,” said AMW’s Conference Director, Rachelle Kasongo.

The upcoming Gold Summit at AMW 2025 will spotlight beneficiation, refining, and ESG-linked financing, aiming to bridge African gold opportunities with global capital.