The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has highlighted its commitment to channel “up to 30% of surplus” toward assisting small-scale miners, as part of efforts to strengthen the sector and improve productivity. Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi also called on industry associations to submit a “comprehensive working plan” to guide the structured implementation of support initiatives.
The directive emerged during an engagement with the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners and the Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana, where discussions focused on resolving bottlenecks within the gold production value chain.
Sammy Gyamfi identified “purity losses” as a major operational challenge, noting its impact on output quality and the Board’s financial performance. He emphasised the need for “stronger collaboration” between GoldBod and small-scale miners to address inefficiencies and improve value retention.
In addition to financial support, the Board is advancing plans to provide equipment and technical assistance, while also stepping up interventions to curb illegal mining. As part of these measures, GoldBod is procuring patrol boats to help remove unauthorized operators from water bodies, in line with efforts to “combat illegal mining.”
GoldBod maintains that its broader objective is to formalise the small-scale mining sector by “enhancing transparency,” increasing gold output and promoting responsible mining practices across the country.
