Top 10 countries producing gold as Ghana overtakes US
The trajectory further cements Ghana’s standing as Africa’s premier gold producer while highlighting the growing influence of small-scale miners on the global supply chain.
Industry experts link the artisanal surge to key policy reforms, better market integration, and the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board in 2025, which was created to formalize small-scale gold trading.
The updated global ranking for top gold producers is: China — 385 tonnes Russia — 345 tonnes Australia — 293 tonnes Canada — 213 tonnes Peru — 209 tonnes Ghana — 185 tonnes US — 157 tonnes Uzbekistan — 125 tonnes Mexico — 114 tonnes Indonesia — 104 tonnes The development was disclosed by the Ghana Chamber of Mines, which confirmed the West African nation produced 5.
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