AngloGold Ashanti has signed a $66.5 million transition agreement with Perenti to take over mining operations at Ghana’s Iduapriem Mine. The move is expected to strengthen operational efficiency, support jobs, and reinforce Ghana’s position as one of Africa’s leading gold producers.
Gold was the foundation of power in ancient empires, from Greece’s first gold coins to Persia’s wealth and Rome’s military dominance. It shaped economies, politics, and the art of rule.
Namibia’s gold potential is attracting fresh attention as Ongwe Minerals expands its Nguni gold-in-soil anomaly to six kilometres. With strong sampling results and a planned 5,000-metre drilling campaign, the company is preparing to test whether the mineralized system extends underground.
Namibia’s gold potential is attracting fresh attention as Ongwe Minerals expands its Nguni gold-in-soil anomaly to six kilometres. With strong sampling results and a planned 5,000-metre drilling campaign, the company is preparing to test whether the mineralized system extends underground.
AngloGold Ashanti has signed a $66.5 million transition agreement with Perenti to take over mining operations at Ghana’s Iduapriem Mine. The move is expected to strengthen operational efficiency, support jobs, and reinforce Ghana’s position as one of Africa’s leading gold producers.
Gold was the foundation of power in ancient empires, from Greece’s first gold coins to Persia’s wealth and Rome’s military dominance. It shaped economies, politics, and the art of rule.
Gold’s allure began over 6,000 years ago, with Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Andean civilizations mining and crafting it into symbols of power, trade, and divinity. Its legacy was just beginning.
Explore a seven-part series tracing gold's epic journey: from ancient rituals and empires, through alchemy and gold rushes, to its pivotal role in modern technology and future trends.
