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Ghana's 2026 artisanal gold output expected to surpass record 2025 level

Section: Daily Dispatches

By Christian Akorlie
Reuters
Tuesday, July 14, 2026

ACCRA -- Ghana's Gold Board bought up to 54 metric tons of gold from artisanal and small-scale mining in ​the first half of 2026 and output from the sector ​is on track to match or surpass last year's record, ⁠the state entity's CEO said on Tuesday.

The figures and prediction point to ​another strong year for Ghana's biggest export and foreign exchange earner, helping ​underpin dollar inflows and support an economy emerging from its worst financial crisis in decades. 

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Africa's largest gold producer has seen artisanal output surge following sector reforms to ​stem smuggling losses and boost foreign exchange earnings. Production reached a record ​104 metric tons last year, overtaking large-scale mining output for the first time. ...

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