Ghana is Africa’s largest gold producer, overtaking South Africa in recent years. Known as the “Land of Gold,” Ghana produces around 130 tons of gold annually.

The country’s leading gold mines include the Obuasi, Tarkwa, and Ahafo mines, operated by major international companies like AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields, and Newmont. Gold mining is a cornerstone of Ghana’s economy, accounting for about 90% of the country’s mineral exports and generating substantial foreign exchange earnings.