Nov 18, 2018 Ghana has a long history of mining, especially for gold. Gold is a precious metal of high monetary value, sought after for the production of coins, jewellery, and other artefacts. It is a fact, evidence by records over the years, that gold is a major foreign exchange earner for Ghanas socio-economic development. May 20, 2021 Ghana is the leading African gold producer, with a total mine production amounting to 150 metric tons in 2020. Compared to Ghanas gold production volume in 2011, which amounted to 87.6 metric ... May 15, 2013 05/15/13 AT 113 PM. A modern day gold rush is taking place in Ghana, and fortune seekers from one particular Chinese county are making millions, according to 21cbh. Shanglin County is located in ...