Ghana halts unrefined gold exports to boost local processing

Ghana, Africa's leading gold producer, has announced a ban on exporting unrefined gold. The move aims to shift the country from a raw mineral supplier to capturing greater economic value from its gold resources. The policy is expected to encourage local refining and processing.
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Ghana's decision to halt unrefined gold exports marks a significant policy shift for the West African nation, which leads African gold
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