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Ghana Gold Board

Also known as: GoldBod · Ghana GoldBod

Ghana Gold Board — state agency that purchases gold, advocates tokenisation, and supports formalisation of Ghana's gold sector.

2026-04-222026-06-15
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  1. May 2026

  2. Joy Online

    A dedicated anti-smuggling taskforce established by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has significantly curtailed illegal gold trading activities across the country, helping to channel artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold exports through formal systems and strengthening forei …

    GoldBod task force cuts illegal gold trade, boosts forex repatriation

  3. Bank of Ghana records $1.25 billion net loss in 2025

    1. Joy Online

      When the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) announced last week through its financials that it had assayed a total of 103.8 metric tonnes of ASM gold valued at $10.8 billion and 101 metric tonnes of large-scale gold valued at $9.7 billion in 2025 — while still ending the year with a surp …

      Analysis: How GOLDBOD’s “beautiful” 2025 financials created a GH¢9bn hole at the Bank of Ghana

    2. Joy Online

      … And partly because additional scrutiny was requested around the gold operations and the Bank’s exposure to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). …

      Bank of Ghana Balances on a Knife Edge

  4. Joy Online

    … And partly because additional scrutiny was requested around the gold operations and the Bank’s exposure to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). …

    Bank of Ghana Balances on a Knife Edge

  5. Joy Online

    The Ghana Chamber of Mines has challenged claims by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, that large-scale mining companies repatriate less than 20% of their mineral export proceeds to Ghana. …

    Chamber of Mines disputes GoldBod CEO’s claim on forex repatriation by large-scale miners

  6. Joy Online

    Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has downplayed concerns over the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 financial performance, insisting the reported losses are not significant enough to spark national alarm. …

    The Bank of Ghana has not made any losses that should be a topic for discussion — Sammy Gyamfi

  7. The Chronicle

    … Under the programme, the Bank purchases refined gold from mining companies, acquires dore gold for refining into monetary gold, and purchases gold through the Ghana Gold Board for export to generate foreign exchange for market intermediation purposes. …

    Domestic Gold Purchase Programme strengthens Ghana’s foreign reserves- BoG
  8. April 2026

  9. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has stated that E&P’s decision to sell 100 per cent of its first gold production to GoldBod vindicates the company amid earlier criticism following its successful bid for the Damang Gold Mine. …

    E&P’s gold sale vindicates Damang bid – Sammy Gyamfi

  10. Joy Online

    A legal representative for E&P, Bobby Banson, has urged mining companies across the country to emulate what he describes as a patriotic commitment to national development, following the company’s decision to sell 100 per cent of its first gold output to GoldBod. …

    E&P’s 100% gold sale to GoldBod sets benchmark — Legal Rep

  11. Joy Online

    The Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that the Damang Gold Mine, owned by businessman Ibrahim Mahama, has sold 100 per cent of its first gold output to GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana to support the country’s national reserves. …

    Damang Mine sells 100% of first gold output to GoldBod, BoG in historic move
Mining & Energy

Ghana's mining output projected to strengthen in 2026

The News

Ghana's mining industry is projected to record higher mineral output in 2026, with large-scale gold production expected between 3.2 and 3.4 million ounces and small-scale miners forecast to produce between 2.9 and 3.5 million ounces, pending policy certainty and regulatory reforms. The Ghana Chamber of Mines noted that the sector remains a strong economic pillar, with attributable gold production rising 23.41 per cent to 5.94 million ounces in 2025, largely driven by small-scale mining's 63.82 per cent surge.

Why it matters

Ghana's mining output projected to strengthen in 2026 with gold production expected at 3.2–3.4 million ounces; sector remains an economic pillar after strong 23.41% growth in 2025.

12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 12 June

  1. Ghana's mining output projected to strengthen in 2026

    Ghana's mining industry is projected to record higher mineral output in 2026, with large-scale gold production expected between 3.2 and 3.4 million ounces and small-scale miners forecast to produce between 2.9 and 3.5 million ounces, pending policy certainty and regulatory reforms. The Ghana Chamber of Mines noted that the sector remains a strong economic pillar, with attributable gold production rising 23.41 per cent to 5.94 million ounces in 2025, largely driven by small-scale mining's 63.82 per cent surge.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Ghana Chamber projects 6.1–6.9M oz gold in 2026

    The Ghana Chamber of Mines forecasts 2026 gold production of between 6.1 and 6.9 million ounces, with large-scale output projected at 3.2–3.4 million ounces and small-scale at 2.9–3.5 million ounces. Small-scale mining output overtook large-scale producers for the first time in more than a century in 2025, when attributable gold output increased 23.41 percent to 5.94 million ounces.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Four schools compete in national girls speech debate semi-finals

    Four senior high schools—Holy Child, St. Louis, Gomoa Senior High Technical, and Assin Manso—will debate on youth empowerment and influencer culture in Ghana at the National Girls Speech and Debate Championship semi-finals on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the University of Ghana's Akuafo Hall.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Ghana's gold output surges 23% to 5.94 million ounces

    Ghana's gold production rose 23.41 per cent in 2025 to 5.94 million ounces, driven by small-scale mining output doubling to 3.11 million ounces, while large-scale production declined 2.98 per cent to 2.83 million ounces. Mining revenue grew 10.61 per cent to GHS24.22 billion.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Ex-PMMC boss rejected award offers tied to sponsorship fees

    Former Precious Minerals Marketing Company CEO Nana Akwasi Awuah says he declined several award offers during his tenure because they required financial commitments disguised as sponsorship arrangements, preferring instead to focus on meaningful service and employee recognition.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Former PMMC CEO rejects pay-to-play award sponsorships

    Former Chief Executive Officer of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company, Nana Akwasi Awuah, disclosed that he routinely rejected award offers that came with financial sponsorship obligations during his tenure. He argued that genuine recognition should come from employees and citizens impacted by leadership rather than from award schemes requiring financial commitments.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Buipewura honours GoldBod CEO for economic leadership contribution

    The Paramount Chief of Buipe honoured GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi with traditional insignia in recognition of his leadership and contribution to Ghana's economic transformation. The engagement included discussions on agriculture, industrialisation, and investment prospects in the Savannah Region.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Ghana achieves macroeconomic stability but faces structural challenges

    Senior financial sector figures at The Money Summit 2026 agreed that Ghana has restored macroeconomic stability after a difficult adjustment period, with inflation falling to 3.4 percent and interest rates declining significantly, but warned that significant structural weaknesses continue to threaten the recovery's sustainability.

    3 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. UBA meets Ghana Gold Board to explore partnership opportunities

    United Bank for Africa has engaged the Ghana Gold Board to explore strategic partnership opportunities and business support solutions for gold aggregators and players in the gold value chain, leveraging UBA's digital banking capabilities, treasury services, and trade facilitation solutions to support the formalisation and growth of Ghana's gold trading sector.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana Gold Board pushes gold tokenisation for broader investment access

    The Ghana Gold Board has advocated gold tokenisation to deepen capital formation and broaden investment opportunities, enabling Ghanaians to own fractions of gold through digital tokens starting from as little as GH¢15. The Board also noted that Ghana's gold exports rose from about 63.8 tonnes in 2024 to nearly 104 tonnes in 2025, with the ASM sector contributing almost half of total exports, though the country lacks local refining capacity to maximise value.

    2 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. NDC and NPP leaders attend Ghana Gold Board CEO funeral rites

    Leading members of the NDC and NPP, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and NPP running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, attended the final funeral rites of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law in Kumasi.

    2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  4. Editorial questions effectiveness of NPA anti-galamsey efforts

    The Chronicle editorial expresses concern that state anti-galamsey pronouncements are not translating into meaningful action, as illegal mining continues openly in the Eastern Region, devastating cocoa farms and the Birim River despite official commitments to combat the practice.

    2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 1 June

  1. GoldBod procures 10 speedboats to fight illegal mining

    Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi announced procurement of 10 high-tech speedboats for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operational Secretariat to protect river bodies from illegal mining operations, which he described as a grave environmental threat. The initiative builds on earlier support including five pick-up vehicles and GH¢5 million provided to the task force last year.

    1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Multimedia Group attends funeral of Ghana Gold Board CEO's father-in-law

    A delegation from Multimedia Group Limited joined Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, and his family in Kumasi for the burial and final funeral rites of his late father-in-law, Andrews Kwame Amankwah, offering condolences and presenting a cash donation.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. First Lady attends funeral of Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law

    First Lady Lordina Mahama joined mourners in Kumasi at the funeral of Andrews Kwame Amankwah, father-in-law of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi. Amankwah died following a robbery attack at Ohwim Tigo Junction in the Ashanti Region; the incident led to arrests now before the courts.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 25 May

  1. GoldBod signs gold refinery partnership with Royal Ghana Gold

    The Ghana Gold Board has agreed with Royal Ghana Gold Limited to supply up to one metric tonne of gold weekly for local refining, the board's second such partnership in 2026, as part of Ghana's effort to refine all domestically mined minerals before export by 2030.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. GoldBod-backed survey wins community support in Ashanti mining districts

    Communities in Amansie Central and Adansi North Districts have endorsed a geological survey funded by the Ghana Gold Board and conducted by the Geological Survey Authority to identify mineralised zones for responsible cooperative and community mining. The GoldBod plans to provide mining equipment, technical support, and guaranteed market access to support small-scale mining operations.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ghana completes IMF credit facility ahead of schedule

    Ghana has successfully concluded its 17th Extended Credit Facility programme with the IMF ahead of schedule, marking an economic turnaround with falling inflation, a stabilized cedi, improving credit ratings, and gross international reserves of nearly US$14.5 billion. The country will now transition to a 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument focused on sustaining reforms and protecting economic gains.

    21 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. NDC must avoid weakening Mahama during succession planning

    An opinion piece warns that the NDC risks eroding President Mahama's economic gains and policy achievements if the party does not manage the transition to a new 2028 presidential candidate thoughtfully, with multiple potential aspirants from different generations of party leadership already being considered.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Government seeks to raise gold purchase target to 30% from miners

    Ghana's government has asked large-scale gold miners to sell 30% of annual output to the central bank to boost foreign reserves, up from the previous 20% agreement, though commercial terms remain unresolved. The revamped programme aims to reach 157 tons of gold reserves by 2028 to improve the cedi and rebuild external buffers.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. Damang Gold Mine sells second full output batch to GoldBod

    Damang Gold Mine has sold its second consecutive haul of refined bullion to the Ghana Gold Board, representing 100 per cent of its total operational output of 121 kilogrammes of gold. The transaction was processed at the GoldBod Assay Laboratory in Accra on 18 May 2026, marking an increase from the inaugural transaction of 103 kilogrammes.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana reportedly seeks 18th IMF programme despite economic gains

    Ghana's President previously declared the country was exiting the IMF's Extended Credit Facility "with dignity," citing improvements including inflation dropping to 3.8 percent, cedi appreciation of 32 percent, and debt restructuring; reports now suggest Ghana is in talks to enter another IMF programme, prompting questions about why further support is needed given these economic achievements.

    18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Former Adentan MP discloses six-year kidney failure battle

    Former MP for Adentan Kojo Adu Asare revealed his six-year struggle with end-stage renal disease and dialysis, disclosing that a single session costs GH₵650 and he requires three sessions weekly, totalling approximately GH₵1,950 per week, alongside expensive medications and medical tests.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. Ghana's record trade surplus failing to create adequate jobs

    Ghana posted its strongest external trade performance in 2025 with a trade surplus of US$13.6 billion and export receipts of US$31.11 billion, mainly from gold exports. However, policymakers and economists warn that the current export model remains concentrated in raw commodities and insufficient to drive broad-based employment gains and long-term industrialisation.

    15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghana reportedly in talks for 18th IMF programme despite economic gains

    Ghana has achieved significant economic improvements—including a cedi appreciation of 32 percent, inflation falling from over 23 percent to 3.8 percent, record reserves, and debt restructuring—yet reports suggest the country is entering talks for another IMF programme, prompting questions about why such support is still needed given the apparent recovery.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Ghana revives inter-agency committee on mineral royalty monitoring

    The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and key state institutions have reconstituted an inter-agency committee to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining revenues. The committee, chaired by the acting commissioner of GRA's Domestic Tax Revenue Division, held its inaugural meeting in Accra on 8 May 2026 to address gaps created during institutional transitions and tackle issues like undeclared production and royalty leakages.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana shifts gold exports from Europe toward Dubai hub since 2000s

    Ghana's gold trade with the UAE emerged in the early 2000s as Dubai positioned itself as a global bullion hub through tax-free gold imports and refining infrastructure, gradually redirecting Ghanaian gold flows from traditional markets in Switzerland, the UK, and South Africa toward Dubai's expanding precious metals market.

    12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. MIIF revives inter-agency committee for mineral royalty monitoring

    The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has reconstituted an inter-agency committee comprising representatives from Ghana's extractive sector institutions to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining revenues. The committee, chaired by the Acting Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Revenue Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, held its inaugural meeting on 8 May 2026, focusing on restoring coordination and addressing concerns including undeclared production, royalty leakages and weak regulatory oversight.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline

    As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online →

  5. MIIF leads committee revival to strengthen mineral royalty monitoring

    Ghana's Minerals Income Investment Fund has reconstituted an inter-agency committee comprising representatives from state institutions including the Ghana Revenue Authority, Minerals Commission, and others to strengthen monitoring, verification and collection of mineral royalties and mining-related revenues. The committee, chaired by the GRA's Acting Commissioner of Domestic Tax Revenue, held its inaugural meeting on 8 May 2026 and aims to address coordination gaps, undeclared production, royalty leakages and weak regulatory oversight in the mining sector.

    12 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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