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Ghana leader fears Chinese are illegally mining gold

West African nation to investigate 'suspicious activity' in rare metal markets

Chinese residing in Ghana may be making off with the country's gold.   © Reuters

TOKYO -- Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo said China may be engaging in unauthorized mining of gold and other mineral resources in the West African country.

The government of Ghana will conduct a systematic and detailed investigation into the matter, Akufo-Addo said during an interview with Nikkei in Tokyo.

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