Ghana Gold Board has signed an agreement with the Ghana Geological Survey Authority to conduct geological investigations in northern Ghana as the country moves to strengthen responsible mining practices and increase gold production.
The first phase of the project will focus on the Funsi, Atuna and Bensere East areas, where surveys are expected to generate geological data to support the development of model mining operations.
Under the agreement, the Geological Survey Authority will undertake the investigations over four months at a cost of 27.5 million cedis ($2.2 million).
Gold Board notes that, the initiative forms part of efforts to promote data-driven mining and improve oversight of the sector, which remains one of the country’s leading sources of export revenue.
Officials say the surveys will help identify mineral potential and provide technical data to guide investment decisions, while supporting more structured mining operations aimed at improving sustainability and productivity.
Through initiatives such as the partnership with GGSA, GoldBod said it remains focused on “promoting sustainability” in mineral resource development while ensuring that the country’s gold resources contribute more effectively to national economic growth and long-term benefits for Ghanaians.
