{
  "id": 3651687,
  "title": "Look beyond the losses – Small-scale miners say gold refinery could cut youth unemployment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/look-beyond-the-losses-small-scale-miners-say-gold-refinery-could-cut",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T23:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/look-beyond-the-losses-small-scale-miners-say-gold-refinery-could-cut-youth-unemployment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Association of Small Scale Miners argues that local gold refining could help reduce youth unemployment and create job opportunities, despite the operational costs associated with such a policy. Abdul Razak Alhassan, the Communication Director of the Association, stated that while the gold refining process presents significant challenges, the broader economic benefits should not be overlooked. He emphasized that before entering the industry, industry players must consider their own realities and weigh the costs. The Ghana Gold Board recently directed Self-Financing Aggregators to refine gold doré locally before exporting it, effective from September 1, 2026. This directive aims to deepen local value addition in Ghana's gold industry and comply with the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025. While the new requirement may increase costs for operators, the Association believes that the potential job creation for young people should be considered.",
  "summary": "The Association of Small Scale Miners is urging stakeholders to look beyond the immediate operational costs of refining gold locally, arguing that the policy could create jobs and reduce youth unemployment.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "GoldBod must bear the cost – Small-scale miners back higher operational costs to protect jobs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/goldbod-must-bear-the-cost-small-scale-miners-back-higher-operational",
        "published": "2026-08-26T23:34:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}