The benchmark index advanced by 33.27 points (+1.69%) on the back of four counters to close the week at 2,002.29 with a 3.13% year-to-date return while the market capitalization increased by +0.70% to settle at GH¢55.07 billion.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AGA) announced, together with its joint venture partner IAMGOLD Corporation (IMG), the complete sale of their entire interests in Société d'Exploitation des Mines d'Or de Sadiola S.A. (SEMOS) to Allied Gold Corp. SEMOS' principal asset is the Sadiola Mine located in the Kayes region of Western Mali.

Trading on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) surged following last Monday’s election, as investor confidence improved in reaction to the victory by the incumbent administration, which is seen as more pro-business.

With barely three weeks to end the year, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) equity market is expected to end 2020 strongly with investor activities soaring.