Rwanda delegation visits GoldBod to study Ghana’s gold sector reforms
A delegation from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board has engaged the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to learn from Ghana’s efforts to reform the gold industry, strengthen trading regulations, combat smuggling and encourage responsible mining practices. The delegation, led by its Chief Executive Officer, Alice Uwase, was welcomed by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. […]
A delegation from the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board visited GoldBod, the Ghana Gold Board, to learn about Ghana's gold sector reforms. The delegation, headed by CEO Alice Uwase, was greeted by GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. The Rwandan officials commended GoldBod's work in regulating gold trading, issuing licenses to operators, promoting value addition, and tackling environmental issues related to mining.
Sammy Gyamfi shed light on GoldBod's role in Ghana's economy, noting the country's gold export earnings of US$10.8 billion in 2025, which rose to US$11.6 billion by October 2026. He stressed the importance of increased collaboration among African nations, encouraging governments and institutions to share knowledge and experiences to enhance economic value from mineral resources.
The Rwandan delegation also heard from GoldBod's Director for Responsible Mining, Professor Ishmael Quaicoo, about initiatives to formalize small-scale mining, expand access to financing, and encourage sustainable gold processing. This visit is part of ongoing efforts to share experiences and investigate ways to enhance mineral governance and responsible resource management across the continent.
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