Ghana’s gold sector reforms have attracted interest from Rwanda, with a delegation from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board visiting the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to study measures aimed at transforming the country’s gold trading industry.
The delegation, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Alice Uwase, was received by GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq., and commended Ghana for its approach to reforming gold trading, particularly in licensing, combating smuggling, promoting mineral value addition and strengthening environmental protection.
The visit comes as Ghana records significant earnings from gold exports, with Mr Gyamfi disclosing that the country generated US$10.8 billion in 2025, while earnings had reached US$11.6 billion as of October 2026.
He emphasised the need for African countries to learn from one another and share experiences to ensure their natural resources deliver greater economic benefits.
GoldBod’s Director for Responsible Mining, Prof. Ishmael Quaicoo, also outlined initiatives designed to formalise mining activities, improve access to financing and promote environmentally responsible gold processing.
The engagement highlights growing regional interest in Ghana’s efforts to reform its gold sector and the potential for African countries to adapt successful approaches to resource management, mining formalisation and environmental sustainability.
