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gold
Ghana Raw Mineral Export Ban by 2030: What Mahama's Plan Means for Manganese, Bauxite and Lithium
Ghana's raw mineral export ban is set for 2030. What Mahama announced, which minerals are covered, what miners must build, and how markets may react.
Ghana Cedi Steadies at GH¢11.61 After Losing 10% of Its Value in 2026
The Ghana cedi firmed to GH¢11.61 per dollar on the Bank of Ghana interbank market, but it is still about 10% weaker than at the start of 2026. Here is why.
South Africa MTBPS Preview: A R50bn–R70bn Tax Windfall Meets Weak Growth
South Africa MTBPS preview: economists see a R50bn to R70bn tax windfall from gold and mining, but weak growth and oil costs put spending under pressure.
Ghana: Food exports (% of merchandise exports), 2025
Food products accounted for 18% of Ghana’s merchandise exports in the latest World Bank data for 2023. In 2025 cocoa beans and products alone made up 14% of total exports, while gold dominated at 63.1%.
Pan African Resources Posts Record Earnings as Gold Rally Drives
Pan African Resources posted record FY2026 earnings, a R1.5bn dividend and R500m buyback as gold prices surged to $4,235/oz
African Commodities Focus: Oil Falls, Gold Holds and Cocoa Surges
African commodity markets moved sharply in early August as Brent crude fell 5.26%, gold remained above $4,000 per ounce and cocoa surged 9.44%. The contrasting moves highlight the growing importance of commodity prices for African exports, currencies and fiscal revenues
Commodities Focus: Brent Falls, Gold Holds Above $4,000, Cocoa Surges on Supply Concerns
Commodity markets took divergent paths in early August 2026 as Brent crude oil tumbled, gold remained resilient above $4,000 per ounce, and cocoa futures rallied sharply on fresh West African supply concerns. Explore the latest price movements and what they mean for African businesses and investors.
The Weekly Pulse: July 14–18, 2026
Cocoa steadies near $4,180/t, gold holds above $3,290, and the Ghana Stock Exchange extends its lead as the continent's strongest market of 2026.
Gold at $3,290: How Africa's Gold Producers Are Benefiting From the Sustained Price Rally
Gold has traded above $3,000 per troy ounce for most of 2025 and 2026, sustained by central bank buying and safe-haven demand. For South Africa, Ghana, Mali and Tanzania, that is a substantial transfer.
The Weekly Pulse: June 23–27, 2026
Cotton falls below 70 cents, putting pressure on Sahel producers; gold consolidates above $3,200; and the JSE Top 40 holds an 8.6% year-to-date gain.