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Ghana's Gold Boom: A Chance for Economic Growth

2/10/2026

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Story summary
  • Ghana has an opportunity to leverage its gold reserves for growth as gold prices soar.
  • Ghana is the sixth-largest gold producer, generating about $21 billion in export earnings last year.
  • Policymakers have focused on refining gold, noting that most gold leaves Africa well-refined.
  • Ghana should learn from Thailand and the Philippines, which have built knowledge ecosystems and public-private partnerships.