{
  "id": 16470157,
  "title": "GoldBod insists galamsey will not affect LBMA certification",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/goldbod-insists-galamsey-will-not-affect-lbma-certification",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T12:06:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/goldbod-insists-galamsey-will-not-affect-lbma-certification/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Gold Board, also known as GoldBod, has defended its stance against illegal mining activities, asserting that such practices will not impact its pursuit of London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) certification. The Board's Head of Communications, Prince Kwame Minkah, emphasised that the institution's commitment to responsible gold sourcing necessitates the procurement of gold from legitimate sources. He clarified that the LBMA certification process places a strong emphasis on responsible sourcing, which includes ensuring that gold is not obtained through illegal or environmentally destructive means. Minkah stressed that the GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, would never support illegal mining, despite recent criticism. He clarified that the CEO's efforts to formalise unlicensed small-scale miners into a regulated system were aimed at transitioning eligible miners into lawful operations, not endorsing illegal activities. Minkah reiterated that the Board's quest for international certification aligns with its dedication to responsible gold sourcing. The LBMA is a prestigious global authority overseeing the precious metals market, setting stringent standards for gold and silver quality and responsible sourcing.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible gold sourcing, saying it will not support illegal mining activities that could jeopardise its efforts to obtain certification from the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The Head of Communications for the Board, Prince Kwame Minkah, said the institution’s ambition to meet international standards requires […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "GoldBod will not compromise LBMA certification for galamsey – Minkah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/goldbod-will-not-compromise-lbma-certification-for-galamsey-minkah",
        "published": "2026-10-25T06:05:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}