Although most people don’t associate Libya with gold mining, it is an interesting country to watch especially if you are interested in mining. Libya like most Arab countries depends on oil production to fund its economy. In fact, oil provides nearly 100% of the country’s foreign earnings and contributes to about a third of the […]
Africa Gold
Gold Mining in Algeria & Northern Africa
Algeria is one of many gold-rich countries in Africa. Although not among the top three gold producers on the continent, Algeria has great potential for gold development given the fact that not much gold exploration has been done in the country. Much of the country is a desert and its past political history has played […]
Gold Mining in Chad – A Growing Industry Ahead
Chad is another interesting country for anyone in the gold mining industry. The country’s mining sector has seen little development over the years despite concrete evidence that the residence of this vast country could be sitting on tons of gold. The Chad Direction de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (DRGM) and the United Nations Development Program […]
Mining for Gold and Diamonds in Angola
Angola is the 3rd largest of the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, and unfortunately it is primarily known for the war and poverty over the years. It is also one of Africa’s largest diamond producing countries and also produces a variety of collector-grade gemstones. Though the area is known for the diamonds there is plenty of […]
Gold Mining in Mozambique, East Africa
This African country has remained off of the radar for many but dismissing it outright would be a mistake. The Republic of Mozambique, most often simply referred to as Mozambique is found along the south eastern coast of Africa. The country is warm yet tropical which can make it ideal for gold hunting since most […]
Gold Mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is and has been an important gold producer in Africa. The country has been producing large amounts of gold for the past few decades and is known worldwide for its gold. However, due to political instability the gold industry in the country is far from being fully developed. Investors […]
Mining for Gold and Metals in Uganda
Gold production in Uganda has radically increased in the recent past. Today gold sales contribute about 30% of Uganda’s export revenue. With gold deposits spread across the country, Uganda offers companies a great opportunity to invest in gold mining. Uganda’s Gold Mining Regions So far, exploitation of gold in the country has been […]