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African Mining Week 2025: Africa's Gold Producers Unite to Strengthen Economic Growth and Global Positioning

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African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, scheduled for October 1-3 in Cape Town, will bring together top gold-producing countries and companies from Africa to showcase strategies, policies, and projects that will strengthen the continent's economic growth, industrialization agenda, and position in the global market. Ghana, Africa's largest gold producer, will be represented by Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, while Mali, the second-largest gold producer, will be represented by the Chamber of Mines of Mali. South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Nigeria, Egypt, and Uganda will also be featured in various panels and discussions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ghana is Africa's largest gold producer, accounting for 130 tons of gold output in 2024, with exports rising 53.2% to $11.64 billion.
  • Mali is Africa's second-largest gold producer, with 67.7 tons of output in 2024, and is strengthening cooperation with global partners and modernizing its sector under the new Mining Code.
  • South Africa, as one of the continent's most established gold producers, will discuss IDC's strategy to revitalize the mining sector and unlock new opportunities in gold production.
  • Zimbabwe, Africa's eighth-largest gold producer, will emphasize investment prospects within the country's gold value chain.
  • Emerging gold producers, including Nigeria, Egypt, and Uganda, will showcase measures adopted to unlock large-scale gold production.
  • The African Mining Week will serve as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa, with a focus on promoting economic growth and industrialization.

Statistics:

  • Ghana's gold output reached 130 tons in 2024, with exports rising 53.2% to $11.64 billion.
  • Mali's gold output reached 67.7 tons in 2024.
  • South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) aims to revitalize the mining sector and unlock new opportunities in gold production.
  • Zimbabwe's gold output reached 49 tons in 2024.
  • The African Mining Week 2025 will feature representatives from top gold-producing countries, including Ghana, Mali, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Nigeria, Egypt, and Uganda.

Sources:

  • APO Group, African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 program.
  • Energy Capital & Power website: African Mining Week (AMW) 2025.

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