Cameroon Targets More Gold Revenue in 2027, but Questions Remain Over Where the Money Goes

Gov’t targets more gold revenue in 2027 but questions remain over where the money goes BY Baudouin Enama Cameroon wants to collect more public revenue from mining in 2027, particularly from gold. In his October 12, 2026, circular on preparations for the national budget, President Paul Biya called for tighter oversight and stronger controls across the mining sector. However, the document sets no specific revenue target for gold and announces no increase in taxes on the precious metal. The push for higher revenue comes amid unresolved questions about how existing gold proceeds are distributed. A report by the Extractive Industries…