The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing a world-class gold value chain anchored on local refining, jewellery manufacturing, and responsible mineral sourcing.
Speaking at the Ghana Chamber of Mines’ Mining for Development Forum, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Richard Nunekpeku, said the institution is working to strengthen Ghana’s position in the global gold industry through value addition and improved traceability systems.
He disclosed that GoldBod is currently supplying locally licensed refineries with gold and supporting their efforts to achieve accreditation from the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) within the next three to five years.
According to him, the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to build a competitive domestic refining sector and reduce reliance on raw gold exports.
Mr. Nunekpeku further noted that GoldBod is collaborating with industry stakeholders to enhance responsible sourcing practices and ensure full traceability of gold in line with international standards.
He added that the programme aligns with government’s long-term objective of ending raw gold exports by 2030, while boosting local value addition, creating jobs and increasing national revenue from the mining sector.
