Earlier this year, Ghana demonstrated that mutually beneficial outcomes in mining disputes are possible. A dispute between the Government of Ghana and Gold Fields over the Damang gold mine was resolved through negotiation, preserving both national interest and investor confidence. That case now serves as a potential template for how other West African governments and…
April 18, 2025 – Vancouver / Accra / Ouagadougou Amid tightening government control and growing political uncertainty across West Africa, Fortuna Mining (TSX: FVI, NYSE: FSM) has announced its complete withdrawal from Burkina Faso, divesting its ownership in Roxgold Sanu – operator of the Yaramoko gold mine – to Mauritius-based Soleil Resources International in a…
For much of the 20th century, South Africa was synonymous with gold mining. The country’s rich veins of gold attracted global investors and fueled economic growth, making South Africa the leading gold producer for decades. However, recent years have seen a marked decline in its dominance, as a host of internal and external challenges seem…