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Ghana, center of Africa's gold rush, hikes mining royalties

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March 15, 2026

Gold prices are exploding — and Ghana just lit the fuse. A sharp hike in mining royalties by Africa’s top gold producer has rattled global giants and superpowers. Is it a bold step for economic sovereignty or a gamble that could cost jobs and investors?

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