GoldBod Meets Small-Scale Miners on Purity Losses, Pledges 30% Surplus and Patrol Boats to Fight Galamsey

 

Accra — April 24, 2026

The Ghana Gold Board has engaged the leadership of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners and the Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana to deliberate on critical issues affecting the gold production value chain.

During the meeting, GoldBod Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., highlighted concerns about purity losses within the gold value chain and the consequential impact on the Board’s finances.

He called for stronger collaboration between GoldBod and small-scale miners to address these losses, describing it as one of the major challenges confronting the gold trade.

The CEO reaffirmed GoldBod’s commitment to supporting the small-scale mining sector. He noted that the Board’s mandate allocates up to 30% of its surplus to assist small-scale miners and invited the associations to submit a comprehensive working plan to guide structured implementation of mining support initiatives.

Beyond funding, equipment, and technical assistance, Mr. Gyamfi disclosed that advanced plans are underway to support small-scale miners in combating illegal mining. As part of these efforts, GoldBod is procuring patrol boats to help remove illegal operators from water bodies.

 

GoldBod says it remains committed to formalizing and strengthening the small-scale mining sector, with a focus on enhancing transparency, maximizing gold output, and promoting responsible mining practices across the country.