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Central banks increasing gold reserves in 2026 as global demand rises

The Finance Ministry of the Republic of the Congo announced on Wednesday, May 20, that the country had successfully raised $850 million through a new international bond issue maturing in 2036. The operation carried a 9.5% coupon and attracted investor demand exceeding $1.6 billion, nearly double the amount offered. The transaction marked Congo’s fourth operation on international capital markets in six months following Brazzaville’s return to the London market in November 2025 after nearly two decades of absence. According to the official statement, the country’s sovereign risk premium declined by more than 400 basis points during the period, marking the sharpest drop…

Ghana gold mine representing increased gold royalties and ongoing investments from major international mining companies.

As part of DR Congo’s strategy to formalise and develop the artisanal mining sector, the Congolese government is launching an ambitious pilot scheme aimed at professionalising the production and export of artisanal gold from the east of the country. Dubbed GoldConnect, this project is based on a close partnership between the state and a Canadian investor, with a focus on digital technologies to ensure traceability, transparency and local value creation. Led by Canadian entrepreneur Alain Lemieux through his company Phoenix Capital BV, the GoldConnect project is trialling an innovative production and export model. This model relies on the extensive use…

From Côte d’Ivoire’s Birimian belts to Zimbabwe’s greenstone revival, these 12 African gold projects are the must-watch developments of 2026

By BuyGold.Blog | May 14, 2026 | Category: Investor Education Not all gold mining project are created equal. A 1-million-ounce resource in Côte d’Ivoire is worth more than a 2-million-ounce resource in Mali. Grade matters. Jurisdiction matters. Management matters most. Here is the 5-step framework professional investors use to value African gold projects. Use it before you write a check. Step 1: Verify the Resource (NI 43-101 or JORC) If a project does not have a technical report compliant with NI 43-101 (Canada) or JORC (Australia), it does not exist. Promotional press releases are not resources. What to look for:…

Review Box SetupRating Type: StarsHeading: Project OutlookCriteria 1: Grade (8/10)Criteria 2: Jurisdiction (7/10)Criteria 3: Management (9/10)Criteria 4: Financing (10/10)Verdict: STRONG BUY Lake Victoria Gold (TSXV: LVG) just did something unusual in African mining finance. They secured a US$25 million non-dilutive gold loan facility—repayable in ounces, not cash. If successful, this financing model will be copied across the continent. Here is what investors need to know. The Deal Structure Most juniors raise money by selling equity. That dilutes existing shareholders. LVG chose a different path: Traditional Equity RaiseLVG Gold LoanSell 20% of the companyNo dilutionPay 10-12% cash interestRepay in gold ouncesWarrants…

Côte d’Ivoire has quietly become the most active gold exploration destination in West Africa. In the past 18 months, every major junior has assembled a land package. Drill rigs are turning from the Siguiri Basin to the Birimian greenstone belts. Here is why investors are paying attention—and which projects to watch. The Geology: Birimian Greenstone Belts The Birimian formations of West Africa host some of the world’s largest gold deposits. They stretch from Senegal through Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, and into Côte d’Ivoire. What makes Côte d’Ivoire different? Much of its Birimian belt is underexplored compared to Ghana and Mali.…

Gold has broken through $5,500/oz for the first time in history. African producers are seeing record margins. Juniors are suddenly fully funded. And investors are scrambling to understand what comes next. Here is what this gold price environment means for African mining investments—and where the opportunities are hiding. The New Gold Price Floor The old rule of thumb was simple: $1,200/oz was breakeven for most African mines. $1,500/oz was profitable. $2,000/oz was a party. At $5,500/oz, even the highest-cost, most inefficient operations are printing cash. Gold PriceAfrican Mine Margin (Typical)$1,200/ozBreakeven$1,800/ozHealthy$2,500/ozExcellent$5,500/ozHistoric What changed? Central bank buying, supply constraints, and a weakening…