Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) (@ghanagoldbod)

GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi Clarifies Government’s Approach to Formalising and Licensing Unlicensed Small-Scale Miners.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) continues to support the recovery and stability of the Ghana cedi through increased foreign exchange supply to the market. With over three consecutive weeks of appreciation against the US dollar on the interbank market, GoldBod’s interventions are helping to improve…

Malawi Delegation Seeks Lessons from GoldBod’s Gold-Sector Reforms

”Clearly, Africa’s problem is not a lack of resources. It is our failure to match our mineral resources with the resolve, policies, institutions, systems and leadership required to convert mineral wealth into lasting prosperity for Africans.” - Sammy Gyamfi, Esq (CEO, GoldBod) at @mininginmotion

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has described GoldBod as a “gold standard” in government IT procurement compliance. During his visit, GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., highlighted progress in digital licensing, gold traceability and plans to…

GoldBod participated in the African Minerals Policy Forum at Mining in Motion 2026, joining industry leaders, policymakers and international stakeholders to discuss responsible mining, mineral governance, value addition and sustainable development across Africa. #GoldBod #MiningInMotion2026…

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its progress in formalising artisanal gold trading. Speaking at the African Minerals Policy Forum during Mining in Motion 2026, Karim Dahou, Deputy Director of the OECD’s Global…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., has delivered a keynote address at the African Minerals Policy Forum, Mining in Motion 2026, highlighting Ghana’s progress in transforming its mineral wealth into sustainable economic prosperity through the GoldBod…

GoldBod has received commendation from President John Dramani Mahama for its contribution to increased artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold exports and foreign exchange inflows. Speaking at the Mining in Motion event in Accra, the President disclosed that ASM gold exports increased from 64…

GoldBod has received commendation from H.E. Francisca Tatchouop Belobe, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism and Minerals, for its contribution to foreign exchange generation, strengthening Ghana’s international reserves and supporting the stability of the Ghana…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), in partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces and the Forestry Commission, is restoring forest reserves degraded by illegal mining. Reclamation works covering 80 hectares are currently underway this year, and the programme will expand next year to a further 150…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to provide clarifications on the Board’s audited financial statements. He explained the nature of government funding received by GoldBod and its…

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has organised a Breast Health Awareness and Screening exercise for staff as part of its commitment to promoting employee health and wellbeing. The programme featured health experts from SSNIT Hospital, who educated staff on breast health, early detection…

Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend Pete Edochie paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project. The project includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth…

GoldBod Makes XRF Assay Mandatory for Gold Purchases From September

GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. received a delegation from the Kyrgyz Republic led by Foreign Affairs Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev and accompanied by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Discussions focused on Ghana’s gold sector reforms and opportunities for cooperation in gold…

The September edition of the GoldBod News Round-Up is now here. Watch for the key developments from the Ghana Gold Board in September, including US$1.8 billion in foreign exchange generated, a visit by a U.S. Treasury delegation, and changes to the assay regime for local gold purchases. #GoldBod…

From October 1, 2026, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) assay becomes the definitive method for determining the purity of all gold doré bought by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and its licensed buyers. That purity is now the basis for payment. The Water Density method will serve only as an indicative…

We will process our natural resources- President Mahama at UNGA

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Africa's commitment to adding value to its natural resources at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. "We will process our minerals at home. We will build local industries that create dignified jobs for our youth and will…

Seven African countries have visited the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) over the past twelve months to study Ghana’s gold sector reforms. Since September 2025, GoldBod has received officials from Sierra Leone, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Sudan and Namibia. Their engagements focused on…

GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., has led Chief Executives of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in committing to greater efficiency, stronger performance and sustainable growth in support of Ghana’s development. The commitment was made at the 2026 Governing Boards & CEOs’ Conference organised by the…

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for its strong financial performance at the 2026 Governing Boards & CEOs’ Conference organised by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA). Highlighting GoldBod’s performance, the President noted that the…

The Christian Council of Ghana paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), commending its efforts to promote transparency, responsible gold trading and environmental sustainability. GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, outlined the institution’s mandate and key initiatives aimed at strengthening…