Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah
Ghana is positioning itself as a global leader in responsible gold sourcing through a bold new initiative—GoldBod, the government’s platform for ensuring transparent and traceable gold production across the country.
This was revealed by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, July 23, where he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to legal, ethical, and environmentally sound gold mining practices.
“Transparent sourcing of gold is critical,” Hon. Buah stated. “GoldBod is a game-changer in making sure that all gold exported from Ghana can be traced back to legitimate sources. We are building trust in the global marketplace.”
The Minister said Ghana’s new focus on cooperative and community-based mining, backed by on-site refining capacity, will significantly improve compliance with international standards. Through GoldBod, government is deploying systems to certify gold from vetted and legal mining entities, especially those operating under cooperative models.
He disclosed that the recent Mining in Motion conference brought together leading global players in the gold value chain, who were impressed with Ghana’s direction. “They now see Ghana as serious about sustainable and responsible mining—and that opens doors for support, investment, and stronger export markets.”
GoldBod is expected to serve as a digital and operational backbone for Ghana’s responsible mining vision, enabling verification of the source, legality, and environmental impact of exported gold.
Armah-Kofi Buah also emphasized that ensuring legal sourcing isn’t just about compliance, but about national reputation. “When our gold is certified and traceable, it earns a better place on the world stage. This isn’t just about mining—it’s about positioning Ghana as a responsible resource nation.”
The Minister noted that land reforms and stricter oversight of foreign participation in small-scale mining are also in motion to complement GoldBod’s goals and sanitize the industry.