Militaries that have taken power in Africa's Sahel region—notably Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger—have put pressure on western mining firms for a fairer distribution of revenue from the lucrative ...

It began with the Portuguese, who went to West Africa in search of gold. The first Europeans to come to Africa's West Coast to trade were funded by Prince Henry, the famous Portuguese patron, who ...

Blue Gold, active in Ghana with the Bogoso project, looks to grow its portfolio by potentially acquiring gold projects in West Africa. • CEO Andrew Cavaghan hinted at the move following the company's ...

GOLD IN THE DARK CONTINENT. Share full article. Aug. 20, 1882. ... Capt. Burton, the celebrated traveler, has reported that almost illimitable gold can be obtained at the Gold Coast, Africa, ...

The Gold Coast Regiment, which sent 65,000 troops to fight for Britain in World War Two, was one of many African colonies that sent soldiers to fight for Britain. There were also 45,000 Nigerian ...

GlobalData figures estimate gold production in West Africa reached 11.83 million ounces (moz) in 2024, with Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali emerging as the main contributors to this figure.

The region remains a global leader in gold production. As of 2024, west Africa contributed approximately 10.8% of the world’s total gold output. But why is there so much gold in this region?

The region remains a global leader in gold production. As of 2024, west Africa contributed approximately 10.8% of the world’s total gold output. But why is there so much gold in this region?

As of 2024, west Africa contributed approximately 10.8% of the world’s total gold output. But why is there so much gold in this region? The Conversation Africa asked geologist Raymond Kazapoe to ...