加纳盛产黄金,开采历史悠久,享有“黄金海岸”的盛名。1493年至1981年,加纳共产黄金2070吨,其中1493～1600年产金253吨,占同期世界黄金产量的35.5％。1960年产量曾达30吨,创历史最高纪录。七十年代末与八十年代初产量急剧下降,1980年仅产黄金10.8吨,主要原因是国内经济恶化,缺乏资金,无力勘探和更新设备,加上黄金 Ghana is rich in gold, has a long history of mining, enjoy the “Gold Coast” reputation. From 1493 to 1981, Ghana produced 2,070 tons of gold, of which 253 tons were gold from 1493 to 1600, accounting for 35.5% of world gold production in the same period. In 1960 the output reached 30 tons, a record high. The output in the late 1970s and early 1980s dropped sharply. In 1980, it produced only 10.8 tons of gold, mainly due to the deteriorating domestic economy, lack of funds, inability to explore and upgrade equipment, and the addition of gold