Gold is Ghana’s major mineral exports contributing about 35% of the country’s total exports. Ghana has become Africa’s second largest gold producer behind South Africa, which is exceptional considering the relative small size of the country. The country’s mining sector is centered around its gold production. The production of gold in Ghana dates back to […]
Africa Gold Mines
Gold Mining Industry is Booming in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is one of the fastest rising gold producing countries in the world. It has been the fourth largest gold producer in Africa since 2012. Over the past eight years, about six new mines have been commission and exploration for gold is still ongoing in several other locations. The exploration works done in the […]
New Gold Mines Being Developed in Niger, Africa
Mining is such an important industry to the economy of Niger that it contributes about 40% of the country’s total exports. Gold is one of the valuable minerals in the country with the majority of the country’s gold being mined by local artisans on a small scale. Most of the exploitable gold deposits are found […]
Huge Undiscovered Gold Deposits in Mali, Africa
Investors are beginning to see Mali as a perfect country for exploring and mining gold. This is becoming evident by the recent rise in the amount of gold produced in the country. Currently, Mali is the third largest gold producer in Africa, only beaten by Ghana and South Africa. Despite this recent boom in the […]