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Sammy Gyamfi

Also known as: Mr. Gyamfi · GoldBod CEO · Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board · the GoldBod CEO

Sammy Gyamfi — CEO of Ghana Gold Board, leading partnerships for gold sector value addition and refining services.

Mining & Energy

Chamber of Mines disputes GoldBod CEO's forex repatriation claim

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The Ghana Chamber of Mines has challenged Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's claim that large-scale mining companies repatriate less than 20% of their mineral export proceeds, describing the figure as "materially misleading." Gyamfi had stated that large-scale miners sold only about 10% of their 2025 output to Ghana and repatriated foreign exchange amounting to no more than 20% of the value, citing mining agreements that allow firms to retain up to 100% of proceeds abroad.

2 hours ago · Joy Online →

Today

  1. Chamber of Mines disputes GoldBod CEO's forex repatriation claim

    The Ghana Chamber of Mines has challenged Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's claim that large-scale mining companies repatriate less than 20% of their mineral export proceeds, describing the figure as "materially misleading." Gyamfi had stated that large-scale miners sold only about 10% of their 2025 output to Ghana and repatriated foreign exchange amounting to no more than 20% of the value, citing mining agreements that allow firms to retain up to 100% of proceeds abroad.

    2 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Bank of Ghana losses not significant, says Gold Board CEO

    The CEO of the Ghana Gold Board downplayed concerns over the Bank of Ghana's 2025 losses of GH¢15.6 billion, saying they are not significant enough to warrant national alarm, while the opposition NPP described the losses as "a new low" and blamed policy missteps.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 April

  1. E&P's gold sale to GoldBod vindicates Damang mine bid

    E&P will sell 100 per cent of its first gold production to GoldBod, a move CEO Sammy Gyamfi says vindicates the company's successful bid for the Damang Gold Mine against earlier criticism and demonstrates E&P's commitment to national development and local partnerships.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Damang Mine sells all first gold output to GoldBod, Bank of Ghana

    The Damang Gold Mine, owned by Ibrahim Mahama, has sold 100 per cent of its first gold output to GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana to support Ghana's national reserves. GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi described the move as unprecedented and a significant step toward strengthening Ghana's gold reserves and foreign exchange stability.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Police deny suspects escaped in Gyamfi in-law murder case

    The Western Central Regional Police Command has denied media reports that suspects linked to the murder of Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law had escaped custody, stating the three accused remain held at Tarkwa Local Prison and are due to reappear in court on May 7, 2026.

    30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Actor Boris Kodjoe explores gold sector value-addition with Ghana Gold Board

    Austrian-German actor Boris Kodjoe has met with Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi to discuss potential collaborations in promoting value addition within Ghana's gold sector, focusing on processing, branding, and moving beyond raw exports to maximize economic benefits.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. GoldBod CEO tours Royal Ghana refinery toward partnership

    The Ghana Gold Board CEO visited Royal Ghana Gold Refinery to assess its readiness for a refining services partnership agreement aimed at advancing local value addition in Ghana's gold sector. The CEO found the facility well-equipped but noted that it would need additional equipment on the recommendation of GoldBod's technical consultant before commencing full-scale refining operations.

    29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  3. GoldBod CEO tours Royal Ghana Gold Refinery for partnership

    The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gold Board toured the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery on April 27, 2026, as part of ongoing processes toward signing a refining services agreement to advance local value addition in Ghana's gold sector. The CEO expressed satisfaction with the facility's preparedness but noted that additional equipment would be needed to strengthen operational capacity.

    29 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  4. Police rearrests three of six escaped inmates from Adabraka

    The Ghana Police Service rearrested three of six inmates who escaped from Adabraka District Police custody on Sunday, April 26. The Police refuted reports linking the escapees to the murder case involving Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law, stating they were never detained in connection with that case.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. GoldBod CEO tours Royal Ghana Gold Refinery for partnership

    The Ghana Gold Board CEO toured the Royal Ghana Gold Refinery to advance a refining services agreement aimed at supporting local value addition in Ghana's gold sector. The facility demonstrated most essential refining equipment, though GoldBod's technical consultant recommended additional equipment to fully meet operational requirements.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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