“When we took over, there was no real fight against illegal mining. He explained that under Section 59 of the GoldBod Act, any purchase of gold from illegal mining operations constitutes an offense. “We have given timelines for the traceability program to be fully operational. He noted the challenges posed by decades of unregulated gold trading and smuggling, which have historically undermined both the environment and the national economy. “Our approach balances economic benefits with environmental responsibility, ensuring that Ghana’s gold sector contributes to development without compromising our natural heritage."

Source: GhanaWeb December 28, 2025 13:36 UTC