Lesotho has never had a commercial mine for gold. But, its skilled artisanal miners still produce a significant amount of gold each year. There are a lot mining opportunities in the country for investors given the fact that not much exploration has been done in the country with an aim of establishing a commercial gold […]
Africa gold mining
Remote Gold Deposits in Western Sahara
The mining industry in Western Sahara is important to the national economy of Morocco. Western Sahara is an important part of Morocco, producing most of the minerals exported by the country. Other than gold, Western Sahara is the largest phosphate producer in the world. Today gold mining in Western Sahara is not as huge as […]
Potential for Increased Gold Mining in Swaziland
Located on the edge of South Africa (the largest gold producer on the continent), Swaziland is one of Africa’s many important gold countries. Gold mining in the country is authorized by the King, who has a minerals advisory committee. This means that for anyone interested in investing in the country’s gold mining you must seek […]
Mining Gold and other Minerals in Togo
Togo’s top mineral being mined today is phosphate, where it ranks 19th in the world. This is quite impressive considering the relatively small size of the country. Some believe that Togo may also be an important gold country given the fact that it is the immediate neighbor to Ghana, Africa’s second largest gold producer. This […]
Commerical Gold Mining in Eritrea, Africa
Eritrea is one of the emerging gold producing countries in Africa. Having gained its independence in 1992, the country is relatively young when compared to other African countries. Eritrea has been working on developing its mineral resources for some time and today several projects are underway. It is expected that about four major mines will […]
Gold Mining and Mineral Exploration in Gabon
Gabon is an important mining country in Africa. Mining has been the backbone for the country’s economy for many years now. In the past the country’s major mineral export was oil, but things are about to change as more gold discoveries are being made. The country realized its potential to produce gold and other minerals […]
Ethiopia Increases Activity in Mining for Gold
Gold may very well be Ethiopia’s most important natural resource. With the vast majority of the country’s gold resources unexplored, the country may have the largest potential for anyone interested in investing in gold mining. Ethiopia’s Golden History Gold mining in Ethiopia is quite ancient and date back to the time before Queen Sheba. The […]
Gold Mining On the Rise After Liberia’s Civil War
Liberia is another gold rich country with largely untapped gold resources. However, the mining sector in the country has witnessed a revival following the end of the civil war in 2003. Although the country is infamous for diamonds, gold occupies an important place in the country’s economy. In 2013, a new Mineral development and mining […]
Mining in Zambia: Copper & Gold Deposits
Zambia is known for its copper, but it is also a great gold producer with a number of active mines. It is a good country for anyone interested in mining in Africa, particularly because a lot of potential gold deposits are yet to be explored while at the same time the country has enjoyed a […]
Ghana: Africa’s 2nd Largest Gold Mining Nation
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 […]
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 […]
Gold & Diamond Mining in Namibia
Mining is the single largest contributor to the economy of Namibia, accounting for a quarter of the revenue generated in the country. Although a variety of minerals are mined including copper, lead, zinc, gold, uranium, etc., most of the mineral wealth comes from diamond mining. The earliest gold discoveries within the country happened around 1899, […]