﻿Top 5 gold producing countries in Africa Although there are many countries in Africa
with gold reserves not all of them are actively mining and exporting this natural resource.
The gold mining industry in Africa was traditionally dominated by South Africa but
in recent decades has seen a shift in focus with countries such as Ghana, Sudan, Mali, and Burkina
Faso entering the battle. Major companies such as Newmont Goldcorp, Kinross Gold, AngloGold Ashanti,
Barrick Gold and Gold Fields are active in the region, alongside controversial artisanal miners,
who are especially active in Ghana, Mali and Burkina Faso. From Ghana to Burkina Faso we will
be presenting you with the countries producing the highest gold across the African continent.
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on any of our new video. 5. Burkina Faso – 62 tons
Burkina Faso’s 62 metric tons of gold produced in 2019 placed it in fifth position. Burkina
Faso is said to have one of the most dynamic mining sectors in West Africa.
Burkina Faso‘s other major resources are copper, zinc, limestone, manganese and phosphate. The
country’s gold mines include Kalsaka, Youga , Karma, Mana, Yaramoko, Taparko-Boroum, Essakane,
and Inata. Its gold reserves are estimated to be about 154 metric tons, according to Eiti.org.
4. Mali – 71.1 tons Mali produced more than 71 metric
tons of gold in 2019, a sizeable jump from the 61.2 tons in 2018 — placing it fourth in our list
of the continent’s top gold producers. Mali’s gold mining operations not only involve large
mining companies, but also artisanal miners, who have also produced a sizeable chunk of gold and
made a significant contribution to the country’s economy. Its gold mines include Morila, Sadiola,
Loulo-Gounkoto and Yatela. According to Norwegian website Eiti.org., Mali is estimated to have 800
metric tons of gold reserves. 3. Sudan – 76.6 tons
Sudan comes third in this video with gold production of more than 76 metric tons in 2019.
This was, however, a big drop from the 93 tons produced the previous year and the 107 tons in
2017. The Sudanese government, however, claims annual gold production in the range of 120-200
tons. Hassai open pit mine, in the Red Sea Hills desert of north-eastern Sudan, began operations in
1992. For years one of Africa’s top gold producing countries, Sudanese gold is found in the Eriab
region of the Nuba mountains, along the alluvial regions of the Nile River
and quartz vein formations in Obaidiya, Blue Nile region and North Kurdufan. Africa’s third-largest
country by area, Sudan’s gold mines include Hassai gold mine and Block 14 open pit mine project.
2. South Africa – 118.2 tons Declining gold ore grades in
South Africa over the past eight decades have seen the country lose its crown as Africa’s
top gold producing country African to Ghana. In 2019, gold production fell to 118 metric tons
from 137 metric tons in the previous year. The Witwatersrand Basin, an underground geological
formation in South Africa, holds one of the largest gold placer deposits in the world.
Top gold mines in the country include South Deep, Mponeng and Driefontein. South Africa’s oldest
mine, Kromdraai, is a currently a huge tourist attraction. Despite diminishing gold reserves,
South Africa is still estimated to possess 6,000 metric tons according to 2018 Miningglobal data,
the second-largest gold reserve in the world. 1. Ghana – 142.4 tons
Ghana mined 142 metric tons of the precious metal in 2019. While traditional companies and artisanal
miners contributing to Ghana’s gold production, some of the largest include Kinross Gold,
Newmont Goldcorp, AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields and Asanko Gold. The minerals mined in Ghana
account for 37% of the country’s total exports, with gold comprising 90% of total mineral exports.
Miningglobal.com estimates Ghana’s gold reserves to be 1,000 metric tons.
The mining industry creates a lot of employment opportunities and contributes greatly to the
African economy. Investing in Africa’s mining sector won’t be such a bad idea.
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