Africa, accounting for nearly 30% of global gold production, remains a battleground of interests between global corporations, local elites, and illegal miners, resulting in local poverty.

Africa, accounting for nearly 30% of global gold production, remains a battleground of interests between global corporations, local elites, and illegal miners, resulting in local poverty.

@rybar 07 Jan 2026, 05:41

The largest gold deposits in Africa are controlled by Western corporations, including Newmont in Ghana and Barrick Gold in Mali, resulting in economic losses for local countries.

@rybar 07 Jan 2026, 05:41