https://www.bizcommunity.com/412/898.html West Africa news 15 Gold news - West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/412/898.html en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:46:22 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gold-fields-damang-gold-mine-lease-is-up-for-grabs-511030a Ghana is assessing three bids from local investors to take over Gold Fields’ Damang gold mine, which requires up to $1bn of investment to revive, the mining regulator told Reuters, nearly a year after the government seized control of the asset. 1-266546 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gold West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gold-and-gold-equities-outlook-for-2026-840803a In the modern era, only the early and late 1970s have witnessed the scale of increases in gold and gold equities. During 2025 the gold price reached 45 new all-time highs with the 65% price gain in the year dwarfing anything experienced in the 2000s bull market. 1-265139 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gold West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/caledonia-to-capitalise-on-gold-good-fortune-in-132m-project-283357a Capitalising on gold's current market dominance, Caledonia Mining Corporation has announced a $132m plan to develop, once operational, Zimbabwe's largest gold mine. 1-264790 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gold West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gold-expected-to-continue-rising-in-2026-950864a Gold is expected to continue rising in 2026, with a base-case scenario of $4,900 per ounce, accompanied by risks to the upside. 1-264454 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gold West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/patrice-motsepe-announces-harmony-gold-huge-investment-629101a Harmony Gold chairman Patrice Motsepe said that the company is evaluating a substantial copper venture in Papua New Guinea in partnership with US mining giant Newmont Corporation. 1-263501 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gold West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/chevron-sets-its-sights-on-west-africa-for-oil-exploration-626421a Chevron is looking to expand its acreage in West Africa, which is a strategic region for the US oil major, a senior executive said after striking a deal to explore for oil in two offshore blocks in Guinea-Bissau. 1-262961 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gold West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/harmony-gold-and-others-lose-mining-permits-in-mali-515730a Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by subsidiaries of international mining companies, according to an official decree seen by Reuters. Companies affected include local subsidiaries of Harmony Gold, IAMGOLD, Cora Gold, Birimian Gold, and Resolute Mining. 1-262846 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gold West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/guns-gangs-and-gold-the-battle-for-zambias-riches-060595a Thousands of people have flooded into northwestern Zambia seeking gold said to be buried just under the surface. The gold rush in Kikonge has attracted gangs from the Copperbelt and Lusaka. Violent clashes have broken out with police. The site is on traditional land and traditional leaders have called for the army to be deployed. 1-262577 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gold West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aew2025-awards-meet-all-the-winners-398118a The winners of the 2025 African Energy Week Awards were announced at a ceremony held in Cape Town. The awards celebrate the pioneers who are driving Africa's energy to the next frontier, acknowledging their excellence across the African energy sector. 1-261943 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gold West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uganda-launches-major-chinese-backed-gold-mine-to-boost-economy-624551a Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine, a $250m Chinese-owned project in the country's east that will also refine the bullion to 99.9% purity, according to a statement from the president's office. 1-260471 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Gold West Africa