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Ghana Gold Board — government body managing forex injections and small-scale mining formalisation amid controversy over CEO's remarks on unlicensed mining.
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Parliament’s Finance Committee Chairman, Isaac Adongo, has defended the passage of the law establishing GoldBod despite opposition concerns about some provisions. …
Adongo defends GoldBod law’s passage despite opposition concerns, leaves door open to reviewJoy Online
A Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the University of Ghana School of Law has challenged a mining directive described by the GoldBod CEO as permitting criminal conduct. …
‘An instruction to permit the commission of a crime’ – Prof Appiagyei-Atua challenges mining directiveJoy Online
… The Professor of International Law and Human Rights at the University of Ghana School of Law raised the concern in an opinion article responding to comments attributed to the Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod. …
Officials could face abetment liability for allowing unlicensed mining – Prof Appiagyei-Atua on GoldBod CEO’s commentJoy Online
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has challenged the GoldBod CEO’s comments about allowing unlicensed miners to operate pending registration, arguing that such a directive breaches Ghana’s mining laws. …
GoldBod CEO’s comment: Allowing unlicensed mining breaches the law – Prof Appiagyei-AtuaJoy Online
“Once it’s not a water body; it’s not a forest reserve or… place like a roadside, whether the person has a licence or not; the government says we should allow the person to mine and register and regularise them” – CEO, GoldBod 1. …
Testing new Goldbod CEO’s ‘new law’ on small-scale mining against the lawJoy Online
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has rejected suggestions that it would support illegal mining, insisting that doing so would undermine its efforts to secure certification from the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). …
GoldBod will not compromise LBMA certification for galamsey – MinkahJoy Online
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has begun engaging industry stakeholders on a proposed programme to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining and provide financial support to eligible operators ahead of its planned launch in 2027. …
GoldBod begins stakeholder consultations ahead of 2027 small-scale mining support programmeJoy Online
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (CAGG) has called on the Office of the Attorney-General to investigate the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) over statements it claims encouraged artisanal miners to operate without licences, provided they avoid forest …
CAGG demands retraction, apology from GoldBod CEO over alleged illegal mining remarksJoy Online
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed claims that its Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, endorsed illegal mining, describing a viral video circulating on social media as selectively edited and misleading. …
GoldBod rejects claims Sammy Gyamfi endorsed illegal mining, announces new support programme for minersJoy Online
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the resignation or dismissal of Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi over comments it says suggest that small-scale miners can operate without the requisite licences and permits. …
Minority demands Sammy Gyamfi’s resignation as GoldBod CEO over comments on small-scale mining licencesPetrol prices are expected to drop by 3.35% per litre from November 1, while diesel prices will rise by 1.50%, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. The mixed outlook reflects movements in international petroleum prices, cedi appreciation, and government-industry support that moderates diesel increases.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Petrol prices are expected to drop by 3.35% per litre from November 1, while diesel prices will rise by 1.50%, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. The mixed outlook reflects movements in international petroleum prices, cedi appreciation, and government-industry support that moderates diesel increases.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
GoldBod injected US$130 million into the forex market in the last three weeks, helping the cedi appreciate 1.20% against the US dollar and pound sterling in the interbank market by fortnight's close, though it remains down 9.0% year-to-date. The board plans to supply US$1.5 billion total—US$1 billion to commercial banks and US$500 million to the central bank—as part of its broader currency stabilisation programme.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government must enforce the Ghana Cocoa Board Act, 2026 to protect cocoa farms from illegal mining (galamsey), which destroys agricultural assets and rural livelihoods. The law includes a reported 500-metre restriction around protected farms to prevent mining activities.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire has extended the Embassy's diaspora engagement and consular outreach programme to San Pedro, Sassandra, Grand Lahou and Tabou in western Côte d'Ivoire, aiming to strengthen ties with Ghanaians living outside Abidjan and improve their access to consular services including passport processing, visas, and emergency travel certificates.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Awula Serwah, Executive Director of Eco-Conscious Citizens, has urged President Mahama to publicly reaffirm legal mining requirements, warning that recent comments by Ghana Gold Board CEO risk signalling to small-scale miners that they can operate without proper licensing. She cautioned that such signals could undermine anti-illegal mining efforts and stressed that mining licences are essential alongside other regulatory approvals to prevent pollution and environmental destruction.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A University of Ghana law professor has urged President Mahama to publicly clarify his administration's position on illegal mining and demand that Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi retract controversial remarks on galamsey, arguing that failure to disavow them could be interpreted as government acceptance or support.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Mining Research and Policy has rejected the Minority's call for Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi to resign over his comments on formalising small-scale mining, arguing that his position focused on bringing eligible miners into the formal regulatory system rather than enabling illegal mining.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece in Daily Guide argues that the Ghana Gold Board CEO's approval for unlicensed illegal miners to operate represents a government policy shift, delivered unconventionally to avoid public backlash, and contradicts the NDC's anti-galamsey campaign promises.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's parliamentary Minority has called for the resignation or dismissal of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi over comments it says endorse illegal mining, though GoldBod claims a video circulating on social media was selectively edited and misrepresented remarks made during an engagement with artisanal and small-scale miners in March 2026.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners has defended the CEO of the Ghana Gold Board against criticism of his recent comments on illegal mining, stating he was advocating for the formalisation of eligible unlicensed miners rather than endorsing galamsey. The remarks were made during a stakeholder engagement at KNUST attended by more than 1,500 mine owners to discuss the District Gold Market concept and sector reform.
26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Parliament's Finance Committee Chairman Isaac Adongo has defended the passage of the law establishing GoldBod despite opposition concerns about specific provisions, saying the law can be reviewed if lapses emerge during implementation.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has challenged a mining directive that would permit unlicensed miners to operate in certain locations while awaiting registration, arguing it reverses legal requirements by allowing mining before licensing—a practice he says violates the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 and constitutes an instruction to permit a crime carrying a mandatory 15-year sentence.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Appiagyei-Atua has warned that officials directing unlicensed mining be allowed could face liability for abetting a criminal offence, conflicting with Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, which requires mineral rights and licences before mining can take place.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has argued that allowing unlicensed miners to operate while pending registration breaches Ghana's mining laws, citing the Minerals and Mining Act's requirement for a mineral right and licence before mining. He contends that mining without a licence is a crime subject to fines and prison terms of 15 to 25 years, and that administrative assurances cannot override statutory licensing requirements.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Joy Online analysis finds that the GoldBod CEO's reported proposal to allow registration of small-scale mining operations without a Minister's licence directly violates sections 9, 82, and 99 of Ghana's Minerals and Mining Act and its 2019 Amendment, which criminalize unlicensed mining with penalties of 10,000–15,000 penalty units and 15–25 years' imprisonment for Ghanaians.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board has rejected suggestions it would support illegal mining, stating that responsible sourcing is a key requirement for London Bullion Market Association certification. The Board's Head of Communications said GoldBod's pursuit of international standards means it cannot endorse mining activities that violate the law or damage the environment.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board has begun consulting stakeholders on an Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Formalisation and Financing Support Programme, planned for 2027 launch, intended to bring informal miners into regulated systems, improve their access to financing, and strengthen oversight of mining activities.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has called on the Office of the Attorney-General to investigate the Ghana Gold Board CEO over statements it claims encouraged artisanal miners to operate without licences outside forest reserves and river bodies, arguing such remarks violate Ghana's mining laws and could undermine anti-galamsey efforts.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board dismissed a viral video as selectively edited, clarifying that its CEO's remarks on transitioning informal miners into formal operations do not constitute endorsement of illegal mining. The Board stated that government policy aims to end illegality by formalising eligible operators through licensing, regulation, and accountability.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called for the resignation or dismissal of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi over comments suggesting small-scale miners can operate without requisite licences and permits, and has demanded an unqualified apology, government sanctions, and a clear roadmap from President John Mahama to end illegal mining.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Centre for Mining Research and Policy has endorsed Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's push to formalise eligible artisanal and small-scale miners, saying the approach combines environmental protection with a pathway for eligible operators to obtain licences, training and regulatory supervision.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners rejected claims that Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi endorsed illegal mining, saying his remarks about registering and regularising eligible unlicensed miners were taken out of context and should not be confused with an endorsement of unlicensed mining.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board has conducted a US$130 million spot foreign exchange sale at GH¢11.60 per dollar to support the cedi, which has appreciated for more than three consecutive weeks against the US dollar on the interbank market. As part of its October 2026 programme, the Board plans to supply US$1.5 billion in total foreign exchange to authorised commercial banks and the Bank of Ghana.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board plans to supply US$1.5 billion in foreign exchange to the market in October 2026 to support the cedi and improve dollar liquidity, with US$1 billion going to authorised commercial banks and US$500 million to the Bank of Ghana for reserve accumulation.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A delegation from Rwanda's Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board visited the Ghana Gold Board to learn about Ghana's reforms in gold trading, smuggling prevention, and responsible mining. GoldBod officials highlighted the sector's contribution to Ghana's economy and discussed initiatives to formalise small-scale mining and promote environmentally responsible processing.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board is collaborating with the government to establish gold processing centres for small-scale mining cooperatives to improve traceability and verify the origins of gold in the formal supply chain. The first facilities are expected to roll out in the first quarter of 2027, with private investors being engaged to support the initiative.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government plans to establish gold processing centres for small-scale mining cooperatives, with the first facilities expected in the first quarter of 2027, aiming to increase gold recovery rates from about 30 per cent to approximately 70 per cent and reduce dependence on mercury and cyanide. The initiative is part of efforts to formalise small-scale mining, improve traceability, and support the registration of nearly 100 small-scale mining cooperatives by the end of 2026.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana cedi has posted marginal weekly gains against the US dollar for more than three weeks, driven by improved foreign exchange liquidity and GoldBod's increased dollar supply. Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama attributed earlier depreciation pressure to increased import demand ahead of Christmas and large energy sector payments, but assured investors the central bank was working with GoldBod to improve FX liquidity and sustain stability.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation has commended the Ghana Gold Board for exemplary compliance with government IT procurement regulations and for seeking technical clearance from the National Information Technology Agency before a presidential directive. GoldBod's CEO noted the Board has reduced human involvement in its licensing process and is nearing contract award for a gold traceability system.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has refiled a defamation suit at the Accra High Court against Eric Adjei, CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, over alleged defamatory statements made on Peace FM, and filed a separate suit against Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, over statements made during the Government Accountability Series and on Joy FM's Newsfile programme.
21 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →