High gold prices accelerate Africa’s push for local refining

BusinessDay | 02-10-2026 01:41pm |

Africa's gold-producing countries are stepping up investment in domestic refineries as governments seek to capture more value from the metal. The push for local refining is being accelerated by high gold prices. The development reflects a broader effort by African nations to retain more of the economic benefits from their mineral resources.

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