Ariana Resources targets 2028 gold production from Zimbabwe greenfield project
London-listed Ariana Resources expects to start producing gold from its greenfield project in Zimbabwe in 2028, the company’s managing director Kerim Sener said.
Gold rallies above $4 300 on progress toward reopening Hormuz
Gold extended its biggest gain in six months as signs of progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz eased energy-led pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.
Indian billionaires challenge China for gold, lithium and telecom wealth in Africa
India’s richest people are growing their work in Africa, putting billions into areas like mining, mobile phones, factories, and clean energy.
Central banks bought far less gold than thought at start of year: WGC
Central banks bought far less gold at the start of the year than previously thought, and while demand has since rebounded, their purchases are expected to decline this year, according to the World Gold Council.
Burkina Faso records over $6 billion worth of gold through official channels in six months
Burkina Faso has recorded more than $6 billion worth of gold through official channels in the first half of 2026, as the military-led government deepens efforts to formalise artisanal mining and tighten state oversight of one of Africa’s largest gold industries.
Caledonia uncovers near-surface gold deposit, opening low-cost mining route
Caledonia Mining Corporation says it has discovered a significant and near surface gold mineralisation at an unexploited zone, following exploration at its flagship Blanket Mine.
Higher grade ore boosts Caledonia – Q2 gold production up 18pct
The Zimbabwe-focused miner – listed on the NYSE American, London’s AIM and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange – produced 17.360 ounces of gold during the quarter ended 30 June, up from 14.767 ounces in the first quarter.
Zimbabwe mineral exports up 84pct to US$2.53 billion in H1 2026
Zimbabwe’s mineral export earnings, excluding gold and silver, surged 84 percent to US$2.532 billion in the first half of 2026, from US$1.376 billion realized in the same period last year, driven by government beneficiation policies and favorable global commodity prices.
Gold and silver drop as Mideast strikes heighten rate-hike risks
Gold and silver tumbled after the US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes over the weekend, sending energy prices higher and once more raising the prospects for interest-rate hikes to combat inflation.
Zimbabwe’s gold deliveries spike in June
Zimbabwe recorded its highest monthly gold deliveries of the year in June as increased production by small-scale miners pushed output higher, strengthening the country’s prospects for export earnings and foreign currency inflows.