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World Service,10 Dec 2015,17 mins

Gold and Oil in Ghana

Business Daily

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Ed Butler reports from the gold mines of Ghana, where thousands toil in dangerous conditions despite the falling gold price on international markets. We also hear from the oil company hoping to unlock the potential of the West African country's oil reserves, and ask: After years of boom, is it time for Africa to move on from commodities? (Photo: Gold miners in Ghana)

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