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Ghana just locked in an agreement to keep 30% of its large-scale gold production at home, building up strategic reserves to strengthen the economy. The move aims to protect the cedi and reduce dependence on foreign loans by 2028.
Africa is launching its first strategic gold bank, and Egypt will serve as its headquarters. The new institution aims to strengthen African financial independence and reduce the continent's reliance on global trading centers.
For the first time, Ghana is refining gold from small-scale miners into bullion bars at home, creating 162 jobs and keeping more wealth in the country. The partnership between Ghana Gold Board and Gold Coast Refinery marks a turning point in West Africa's gold industry.
After nationwide protests and a historic grassroots movement, Ghana repealed legislation that had opened 90% of its forest reserves to mining. The victory marks Africa's biggest gold producer choosing forests over gold.
Ghana's Gold Board is reclaiming three forest reserves devastated by illegal mining in 2027, proving environmental recovery and economic growth can happen together. The agency already started restoration work at Tano Nimri Forest Reserve and is gearing up for more.
The Paramount Chief of Buipe recognized Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi with the highest honor in Gonjaland for his work transforming Ghana's economy through responsible gold mining. The traditional ceremony celebrated his leadership while exploring new investment opportunities in agriculture and industrialization.
Josie Baff became Australia's first woman to win Olympic gold in snowboard cross, doubling the country's gold medal count at Milano Cortina 2026. The 23-year-old's victory came just one day after fellow Australian Cooper Woods won gold in moguls.
Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale just made Winter Olympics history by winning Great Britain's first-ever gold medal in mixed team snowboard cross. The duo brought home the gold with one clear goal in mind: nothing less than first place.
Chinese researchers watched gold form at the nanoscale for the first time, revealing how ordinary iron minerals create precious metal deposits. This discovery could help find new gold sources and explain how nature concentrates valuable metals.
Ghana's Gold Board is building the country's first comprehensive database of artisanal gold miners, tracking where every ounce comes from. The nationwide effort promises to bring thousands of informal miners into the formal economy.
Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra returned to her hometown, sharing her medal with Buffalo Bills players who marveled at its weight and achievement. The Getzville native won gold in Milan and a pro hockey championship, all in one remarkable 2026.
The Navy Reserve is launching a nationwide search for elite tech professionals to join a new innovation unit tackling national security challenges. Candidates can serve as reserve officers while continuing their civilian careers.
NHL stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk brought their Olympic gold medals to St. Louis Children's Hospital, continuing a family tradition of giving back. The brothers helped Team USA win hockey gold for the first time in 46 years.
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A coin dealer is hiding 10 rare gold coins worth over $50,000 across San Francisco this weekend, including an 1851 Gold Rush treasure worth $25,000. Finders keepers.
Buffalo native Hayley Scamurra brought her Olympic gold medal to Bills practice, meeting quarterback Josh Allen after he heard about her shoutout from Milan. The hometown hockey hero is now part of an exclusive Triple-Gold club after an incredible year of championships.
Goaltender Aerin Frankel hasn't allowed a single goal in five straight games as Team USA women's hockey crushed Sweden 5-0 to reach the Olympic gold medal match. The Americans are one win away from their third Olympic gold medal.
Australian snowboarder Josie Baff charged from 17th place after seeding to win gold in the women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics. The 27-year-old from Jindabyne claimed Australia's second gold medal of the Games with a breathtaking series of knockout performances.
Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra grew up cheering for the Buffalo Bills from the stands. Now she's on the field, showing quarterback Josh Allen her gold medal and proving dreams work both ways.
Researchers at Tulane University discovered gold atoms rearrange themselves into protective patterns that block oxygen reactions, keeping the metal eternally brilliant. The breakthrough could revolutionize catalyst technology used in manufacturing and clean energy.
A North Dakota hockey player who started on the fourth line ended up on Team USA's first line and won gold at her first Olympics. Britta Curl-Salemme just became part of only the third U.S. women's hockey team to ever claim Olympic gold.
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