Gold mine output in Africa 2021, by country

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Doris Dokua Sasu,
May 27, 2025
In 2021, the total gold mine production in Africa amounted to 680.3 metric tons. Ghana and South Africa were the leading producers, registering volumes of around 118 metric tons and 105 metric tons, respectively. In West Africa alone, the output reached approximately 324 metric tons that year.
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Distribution of gold production in Africa as of 2021, by country (in metric tons)

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June 2022

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Africa

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2021

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