The Africa-focused gold major already found 2 million oz. in the past two years.

Ghana, Africa’s second-largest gold producer, last week ordered large mining companies to sell 20% of the metal they refine to the central bank.

Mali is one of Africa's top gold producers with industrial production reaching 63.4 tonnes in 2021.

Copper is down 20% so far in 2022 and a new survey of over 30 investment banks and economic researchers sees little prospect for an exit from the bear market.

Ghana last week ordered mining companies to sell 20% of the metal they refine to the central bank.

Russia's Nordgold in April stopped mining at Taparko, saying the lives of its staff were in danger.

The accident occurred when team members were assisting with the hoisting of mobile equipment off-site from Essakane.