Ghana Gold Board Enforces Local Refining of Gold Doré to End Raw Mineral Exports
Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) enacted a statutory mandate on 1 September 2026 requiring all gold doré to be refined domestically before export.
In Brief
- •Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) enacted a statutory mandate on 1 September 2026 requiring all gold doré to be refined domestically before export.
- •Since the mandate, nearly nine tonnes of gold doré have been processed in Ghana, retaining value within the national economy.
- •The directive applies to all Self‑Financing Aggregators and approved Offtakers, with penalties for non‑compliance.
Why It Matters
The new refining mandate marks a decisive shift from Ghana’s long‑standing practice of exporting raw gold, aiming to keep more value and create jobs within the country. By requiring domestic processing, the policy seeks to build industrial capacity, transfer technical skills, and stabilize the national economy against volatile commodity markets.
Key Details
- Statutory Mandate Date
- 1 September 2026
- Refined Gold Doré (2026)
- nearly 9 tonnes
- Affected Parties
- Self‑Financing Aggregators and approved Offtakers
- Penalty Mechanism
- Strict penalties for non‑compliance
Context & Background
Ghana has historically exported unrefined gold doré, a practice that limited domestic value capture and employment. The new policy reverses this trend by mandating local refining before export, aligning with President Mahama’s vision for economic self‑determination.
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