• Africa’s five largest gold mines produced 2.87 million ounces in 2025, down from 3.45 million

• Congo’s Kibali reclaimed the top spot, ahead of Ghana’s Ahafo South

• Mali’s Fekola entered the top three as Loulo-Gounkoto remained offline

In 2025, Africa’s five largest gold mines produced a combined 2.87 million ounces of gold (89.3 tons), down from 3.45 million ounces a year earlier. The decline reflects lower output at most of the major sites featured in the previous edition of this annual ranking, compiled by Ecofin Agency based on official data released by mining companies.

Congo: Kibali Back on Top

After falling from first place to third in 2024, Kibali reclaimed its position as Africa’s largest gold mine, overtaking Ghana’s Ahafo South. Despite a roughly 2% year-on-year decline, the Congolese site produced 674,000 ounces in 2025, enough to regain the continental lead.

Kibali appears well positioned to retain its title this year, with its Canadian operator Barrick Mining forecasting output of up to 688,900 ounces.

Ghana Drops to Second Place

Ahafo South, operated in Ghana by U.S.-based Newmont, lost its top ranking after producing 664,000 ounces in 2025, a sharp drop from 798,000 ounces in 2024.

Its second-place finish also comes amid the notable absence of Mali’s Loulo-Gounkoto mine, which previously held that spot. The site remained largely idle during the past year due to a dispute between Barrick Mining and the Malian government.

The downward trend at Ahafo South is expected to continue in 2026, with Newmont forecasting production of about 440,000 ounces.

Mali: Fekola Steps In

Despite Loulo-Gounkoto’s absence, Mali secured a place in the top three with Fekola, operated by Canada’s B2Gold. The mine reported production of 530,769 ounces in 2025, in line with annual targets and up 35% from 2024.

However, output is expected to decline this year, with guidance capped at 460,000 ounces. Whether that level will be enough to keep Mali near the top remains uncertain, especially as Barrick anticipates lower volumes during the restart of Loulo-Gounkoto.

Mauritania: Tasiast Holds Fourth Place

While the ranking shifted again in 2025, Mauritania’s Tasiast remained in fourth position. The country’s largest gold mine produced 503,429 ounces, in line with forecasts from its Canadian operator Kinross Gold.

That figure still represents a 19% decline from 2024. Kinross expects broadly stable production levels in 2026.

Egypt’s Sukari Rounds Out the Top Five

Egypt’s Sukari mine completes the ranking. Now owned by AngloGold Ashanti following its acquisition of U.K.-based Centamin, Sukari produced 500,000 ounces in 2025.

Its output slightly exceeded that of AngloGold’s Geita mine in Tanzania and Ghana’s Tarkwa mine, operated by Gold Fields, which had held fifth place in 2024.

Top 5 Gold Mines in Africa in 2025

• Kibali (DRC) – Barrick / AngloGold – 674,000 ounces
• Ahafo South (Ghana) – Newmont – 664,000 ounces
• Fekola (Mali) – B2Gold – 530,769 ounces
• Tasiast (Mauritania) – Kinross – 503,429 ounces
• Sukari (Egypt) – AngloGold – 500,000 ounces

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