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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Countries striving to increase gold production. Civil unrest over the past decades has limited serious interest by large mining companies to operate within Ethiopia. This is starting to change though, and there is great potential for serious mining in this country in the coming years. Its major active mines include.Lega Dembi Gold MineThis mine is located in the southern part of the country in Sidamo Province. The production of gold for the mine stands at 5 tons, per annum. Its operations are managed as a joint venture between the government and Midroc Company.Tulu Kapi Gold ProjectThis one is located in the western part of the country, toward the border with Sudan. The mine’s operations are undertaken by Nyota Minerals Limited, producing about 5 tons of gold annually.The other potential sources of gold in Ethiopia include the Sakaro region and Greenstone belts located in the northern and western parts of the country.9. Cote d’IvoireIn this country, gold production is equally not as much, but it is ranked among the leading gold producing countries in Africa. It is said that there are several areas that have not been explored yet for gold mining in this particular country, yet has the potential to produce more gold. Its proximity to Ghana makes many believe that there are likely some large gold deposits that have yet to be found. Below are some active operations in Cote d’Ivoire.The Tongon Gold MineIt is located about 34 miles away from the border between Cote d’Ivoire and Mali. It is known as the largest gold mine in the country. It covers about one square mile, owned by Randgold Resources while carrying out operations through the subsidiary, the Societe Des Mines de Tongon. The mining operations are estimated to run up to 2021.The Angovia Gold MineThis mine is located about 25 miles from the city of Yamoussoukro. The mine is managed by the Cluff Gold which began its operations in 2009, leading to the production of about 20,000 ounces of gold per year.The Bonikro Gold MineThis is another gold producing mine, which is located nearly 150 miles northwest of Abidjan, the capital of Cote d’Ivoire. Newcrest are the owners of the mining operations, producing an average of 150,000 ounces of gold annually when it was established in 2008.
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