Business News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced plans to supply refined gold and silver directly to licensed jewellers, following the commencement of local refining in partnership with Gold Coast Refinery. GoldBod and Gold Coast Refinery signed a landmark agreement on January 20, 2026, paving the way for gold refining in Ghana beginning February 1, 2026. The deal is expected to generate both direct and indirect jobs, with Gold Coast Refinery committing to operate around the clock in line with the government’s 24-Hour Economy policy. To support local value addition, Gyamfi announced that GoldBod will supply refined gold and silver directly to licensed jewellers once local refining begins. “Beginning in March 2026, licensed jewellers will be able to purchase gold from GoldBod in standardized weights of 7.75g, 15.5g, and 31g, subject to license verification,” he said.

Source: GhanaWeb February 14, 2026 15:57 UTC