Sudan’s Gold Boom Amid Chaos: A Lifeline or a Lost Opportunity? Despite a devastating civil conflict, Sudan’s gold production soared to a record 64 tonnes in 2024—marking a 53% increase from 41.8 tonnes in 2022. According to the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC), this growth generated $1.57 billion in legal export revenue, providing a crucial lifeline to the nation’s embattled economy. The figures were announced by SMRC Director Mohamed Tahir Omer during a press briefing
Ghana to Hedge Gold Exports and Regulate Cryptocurrency to Protect Forex Reserves and Ensure Monetary Stability Ghana is preparing to hedge its gold exports in a strategic move to protect the foreign exchange earnings that have significantly strengthened the country’s central bank reserves, according to Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama. Speaking at an event in Accra, Asiama highlighted that rising gold production and strong global prices have helped push Ghana’s gross international reserves to
DRC Gold Prices Rise Slightly to $108.60 per Gram Amid Global Economic Caution The price of gold—one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) most strategic export minerals—saw a modest increase of 0.35% on international markets during the week of July 14 to 19, 2025. According to a statement from the National Commission of Mercuriales under the Ministry of Foreign Trade, gold traded at $108.60 per gram, up from $108.22 the previous week. Experts say
DRC Gold Prices Inch Up 0.35% Amid Global Tensions; Experts Urge Local Refining and Traceability The price of gold—a critical mineral resource for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—has seen a modest increase on the international market. From July 14 to 19, 2025, the price of one gram of gold rose by 0.35%, reaching $108.60, up from $108.22 the previous week, according to a press release from the National Commission of Mercuriales under the Ministry
Tyranna Resources Acquires 70% of Angola’s Maongo Copper-Gold Project Amid Growing Demand for Strategic Metals Tyranna Resources, an ASX-listed company, has signed agreements to acquire a 70% interest in the Maongo copper-gold project, located 25 km northeast of Namibe, Angola. The project comprises a single prospecting concession application covering 269 km², which is expected to be formally granted in the September 2025 quarter. The area hosts extensive historical mining infrastructure, including ore treatment sites, three
A Malian military helicopter transported gold from Barrick Gold’s (NYSE: GOLD) Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex on Thursday, according to a report by Reuters. The airlift follows a court-appointed administrator’s decision to sell the site’s bullion to help finance ongoing operations. According to the report, the helicopter landed at the mine’s tree-lined airstrip and was met by the site’s security team. The personnel were then escorted to the plant’s gold room, where the bullion was loaded. The
Mali’s court-appointed administrator has announced plans to sell one metric ton of gold—valued at approximately $107 million—that was previously seized from the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, a site operated by Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold. The sale marks a major development in the ongoing dispute between the Malian government and Barrick. According to Reuters, the gold sale decision was made as part of the government’s broader effort to reassert control over the mining site and address
A major gold mining project in Ghana’s Upper West Region has officially entered the development phase, marking a significant step forward for an initiative long in the making. Azumah Resources Ghana Limited has commenced full-scale construction of the Black Volta Gold Mine, following years of exploration, planning, and recent delays. The Ghanaian-owned company, supported by both domestic and international investors, confirmed it has secured funding from existing shareholders and has begun preparatory work at the
Mali has officially begun construction of a new gold refinery backed by Russia, a move the country’s military leadership says will strengthen national control over its vast natural resources. The facility, which will have a refining capacity of 200 tons per year, is being built in partnership with Russia’s Yadran Group and a Swiss investment firm. The Malian government will maintain a controlling stake in the project. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Senou, near
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the termination of its Gold for Oil (G4O) initiative after incurring cumulative losses of GH¢2.137 billion since the programme’s launch in January 2023. The central bank recorded a GH¢317 million loss in 2023 and a staggering GH¢1.82 billion in 2024. According to the BoG, it committed approximately GH¢4.69 billion to the initiative, effectively losing 45% of its investment. The programme was officially discontinued on March 13, 2025, with
