非洲黄金国喝泥水十年！中国一出手，西方百年掠夺遮羞布被撕破

Group 1 - Ghana announced a ban on foreign access to its gold market in April 2025, highlighting a severe water crisis despite its vast gold resources [1][3] - The country, which produces 130 tons of gold annually, faces a paradox of wealth and poverty, with a GDP per capita of only $2,500 and 40% of children suffering from chronic diarrhea due to contaminated water [3][8] - Illegal mining has led to a significant drop in groundwater levels, exacerbating the water crisis in a country with an annual rainfall of 2,000 mm [5][6] Group 2 - Chinese engineering teams have successfully drilled 1,000 wells in 832 villages, providing daily water supply of 200,000 cubic meters, benefiting approximately 500,000 people [6][8] - Chinese investments in infrastructure, such as the construction of a power plant supplying 15% of Ghana's electricity, have created 36,000 jobs and improved water access [8][9] - Ghana's external debt stands at $55 billion, accounting for 80% of its GDP, with a 60% currency depreciation and a 50% inflation rate in 2025 [8][9] Group 3 - Illegal mining has destroyed 4,726 hectares of land, leading to severe mercury pollution in local rivers, with projections indicating Ghana may need to import freshwater by 2030 [9][11] - In response to environmental challenges, Chinese companies are initiating green projects, including a 200 MW solar power plant expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 240,000 tons annually [11][13] - The Ghanaian government is shifting towards a "gold for technology" model, focusing on local capacity building and technology transfer, with over 400 local engineers trained [11][14] Group 4 - The mining sector is dominated by oligarchs who control 70% of gold revenues, complicating efforts to combat illegal mining and corruption [13][14] - The historical context of colonial exploitation continues to impact Ghana's economic structure, with a need for systemic change to ensure equitable resource distribution [3][14]