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
Ghana Seeks Larger Share of Gold Output for Central Bank Reserves as Talks with Miners Continue Ghana is seeking to increase the share of gold production sold to its central bank by large-scale mining companies as part of an expanded reserve accumulation programme aimed at strengthening external buffers and supporting currency stability. Under the revised proposal, industrial gold miners would supply 30% of their annual production to the Bank of Ghana in dore form, up
Angola Landslide Kills at Least 28 at Illegal Gold Mine, Exposing Rising Risks in Informal Mining Sector At least 28 people have died following a devastating landslide at an illegal gold mining site in Bengo Province, northwest of Angola’s capital Luanda, highlighting the growing dangers linked to the country’s expanding informal mining sector. The collapse occurred at an unregulated mining site where artisanal miners were extracting gold when the ground gave way. Provincial civil protection
Ghana Refuses Automatic Renewal of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine Lease as 2027 Expiry Approaches Ghana has indicated that it will not automatically renew the mining lease for Gold Fields Limited’ Tarkwa mine, as the agreement approaches its expiration in 2027. The decision signals a broader shift toward stricter regulatory oversight of long-term mining concessions in the country. The Tarkwa mine, one of Gold Fields’ key assets in Ghana, produced approximately 427,000 ounces of gold in
Zimbabwe’s Mutapa Investment Fund Targets $250 Million Financing to Boost Gold Production Mutapa Investment Fund is seeking to raise $250 million to expand its gold mining operations as part of a broader strategy to strengthen Zimbabwe’s mining sector and increase output of one of the country’s key export commodities. The state-owned sovereign wealth fund, which controls Mutapa Gold Resources, has already initiated discussions with local financial institutions. The first phase of the financing plan involves
Sudan Relies on Gold Revenues as War Enters Fourth Year, Smuggling and Investor Shifts Reshape Sector Sudan’s gold industry is emerging as the government’s primary source of revenue as the country’s civil war enters its fourth year. Strong performance from artisanal mining and renewed efforts to attract foreign investment are reshaping the sector’s role in the national economy. The Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC) reported that revenues from artisanal mining reached 113% of first-quarter targets
DR Congo Partners with UAE-Based Paradigm Holdings to Boost Gold Exports Through Dubai Trading Hub The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed a gold supply agreement with UAE-based Paradigm Holdings, marking a new step in efforts to expand the country’s access to international bullion markets through Dubai. The deal highlights the growing role of the United Arab Emirates as a key intermediary in global gold trade, connecting resource-rich African producers with
Burkina Faso Seeks 40% Stake in Kiaka Gold Mine as West African Resources Suspends Trading Over Ownership Shift Burkina Faso has notified West African Resources Limited of its intention to increase the state’s stake in the Kiaka gold mine from 15% to 40%, marking a significant escalation in government participation in one of West Africa’s key gold assets. The development comes as the Australian-listed mining company prepares for a sharp increase in production across its
Angola opens first gold refinery in 2026 to boost mining value, reduce reliance on oil and diamonds Angola, Africa’s second-largest oil producer, is set to operate its first gold refinery in the first half of 2026, signaling a push to diversify its economy and extract more value from mineral resources. The refinery, located in Viana near Luanda, has a processing capacity of approximately 20 kilograms per day. Construction and equipment installation have been completed, with
BRICS Plus gold reserves surpass 6,000 tonnes as central banks boost purchases and dollar share declines Members of the BRICS Plus trade bloc now hold more than 6,000 tonnes (t) of gold, representing about 17.4% of total global central bank reserves, up from 11.2% in 2019, according to a market note by financial services group EBC Financial Group. Russia leads the bloc with 2,336 t of gold reserves, followed closely by China with 2,298 t,
