Angola’s First Gold Refinery Targets End-2026 Launch with 25kg Daily Capacity Angola is advancing the development of its first gold refinery, with commissioning and technical training now underway ahead of a planned launch by the end of 2026. Located at the Viana Industrial Park in Luanda, the 3,789.95-square-metre facility will have the capacity to process up to 25 kilograms of gold per day. It will include a refinery, laboratory and public assay office for testing
MPOPO Gold Targets 200 Kilograms of Annual Gold Production in Angola by 2028 Angolan gold producer MPOPO Gold is stepping up efforts to expand production, with the company targeting annual output of between 150 and 200 kilograms of gold under its 2027–2028 strategic plan. The strategy includes completing the second phase of its industrial processing plant, updating its geological model, strengthening mine planning and introducing measures to improve production recovery. The company also plans to
Ghana Gives GoldBod $430m to Boost Gold Purchases and Build National Reserves Ghana has approved a 5-billion cedi ($430 million) allocation to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to finance domestic gold purchases as the country seeks to strengthen its reserves and retain more value from its gold industry. The funding will enable GoldBod to increase purchases of locally produced gold, particularly from artisanal and small-scale miners, as part of the government’s broader strategy to formalise
Nova Africa Announces $21 Million Investment to Restart Botswana Gold Mining Operations Nova Africa Resources is planning a US$21 million investment to restart gold mining operations in Botswana, as the company seeks to revive production and unlock the value of the country’s mineral resources. The project involves the redevelopment of a previously inactive gold mine, with funding expected to support mine rehabilitation, infrastructure upgrades, exploration activities and the preparation of the operation for renewed production.
Lake Victoria Gold Moves Imwelo Gold Project Closer to Construction with EPCM Appointment Lake Victoria Gold has appointed City Engineering Company (CECL) as the primary engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for its Imwelo gold project in northwestern Tanzania. The appointment, made through Lake Victoria Gold’s subsidiary Tembo Gold, which holds Mining Licence ML 538/2015 for Imwelo, was approved by Tanzania’s Mining Commission on June 29 and complies with the country’s 2018 Mining Regulations.
Ghana Increases Gold Sales to State to 30% as It Builds Reserves and Expands Domestic Refining Strategy Africa’s largest gold producer, Ghana, is increasing the volume of gold that mining companies must sell to the state as part of a broader strategy to strengthen foreign reserves, stabilise the national currency, and retain more value from its mineral resources. From July 1, large-scale mining companies operating in the country will be required to sell 30% of
Ghana Considers Local Takeover of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine as Government Pushes to Boost Mining Revenue Ghana is considering transferring control of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa gold mine to local companies when its mining leases expire in April next year, as part of a broader strategy to increase domestic participation in the country’s gold sector and capture a larger share of revenues from elevated bullion prices. If the plan proceeds, Ghanaian mining firms would be required
Zimbabwe Licenses Second Gold Refinery in Bulawayo as Production Targets 50 Tons in 2026 Zimbabwe has approved the establishment of a second gold refinery to process and handle the country’s growing gold production, according to government officials familiar with the development. The new facility will be located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, and is expected to be commissioned next year. Officials, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the project is
Mali Gold Mining Revenues Hit Record $1.57 Billion in 2025 Despite Production Decline Gold mining companies operating in Mali contributed a record 888.5 billion CFA francs (approximately $1.57 billion) to the state in 2025, marking a 6.4% increase compared to 835.1 billion CFA francs in the previous year, according to Ministry of Mines data reviewed by Reuters. The West African nation hosts more than 15 industrial mining operations controlled by multinational companies, including Barrick Mining,
Angola to Launch First Gold Refinery by End of 2025 as Government Expands Mineral Value Addition Strategy Angola is expected to inaugurate its first gold refinery before the end of the year, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to increase local mineral processing and create greater value from its natural resources. The announcement was made by Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo during the opening of the Angola Oil, Gas
