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Sierra Leone’s Gold Surge Outshines Diamond Slump as Mining Sector Charts New Path
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Gold exports skyrocketed by more than 400% in the first half of 2026, positioning the precious metal as a new pillar for Sierra Leone’s mining sector even as total mineral exports dipped 8.2% amid a steep decline in diamond and mineral sands shipments. The figures, presented by President Julius Maada Bio during his State Opening [...] The post Sierra Leone’s Gold Surge Outshines Diamond Slump as Mining Sector Charts New Path appeared first on Sierraloaded.
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