Cameroon–CAR Strategy Could Disrupt Illicit Gold Trade Fueling Border Crime
A coordinated strategy between Cameroon and the Central African Republic (CAR) could help disrupt illicit…
Ghana Introduces New Gold Royalty System to Increase Mining Revenue
Ghana is moving ahead with a new sliding-scale gold royalty system aimed at increasing government…
China, US and Western Governments Pressure Ghana Over Proposed Gold Royalty Increase
Major global powers including China and the United States are reportedly urging Ghana to reconsider…
Sudan Moves to Reshape Africa’s Gold Market with 2,000-Tonne Reserve Target
By Solomon Ekanem Sudan is positioning itself as a potential heavyweight in Africa’s gold industry,…
Gold Exports to South Africa Coexist with Value-addition Goals in Minerals Trade
Tanzania’s gold exports to South Africa have risen sharply, reaching about $2.293 billion in 2024,…
Ghana Moves to Overhaul Mining Code as Gold Prices Surge 65%
Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer and the world’s sixth largest, is preparing a revision of…
Ghana Moves to Rewrite Mining Laws to Capture Bigger Share of Gold Revenues
Ghana is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its mining laws as it seeks to secure…
Mali’s Gold Crackdown Deepens as Authorities Detain Mine Officials
Authorities in Mali have detained five senior managers linked to the operator of the Yanfolila…
Zambia Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mining Hub in North-West Following Military Operation
Authorities in Zambia have shut down a large illegal gold mining site in the country’s…