The GoldBod has held a stakeholder forum in Kumasi with small-scale miners as part of efforts to advance reforms in the gold trading sector and improve market structure.

Addressing participants, the Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, outlined progress made so far, key challenges, and ongoing strategies, while also inviting input from stakeholders to shape the implementation process.

A major focus of the engagement was the planned rollout of District Gold Buying Centres, an initiative aimed at improving access to formal markets for miners while enhancing transparency and fairness in pricing.

According to the Authority, the reforms are designed to curb gold smuggling and underpricing, while ensuring that small-scale miners receive appropriate value for their output.

Officials noted that rising production within the sector continues to generate significant foreign exchange for the country.

GoldBod reaffirmed its commitment to building a more transparent, inclusive and resilient gold industry, stressing that collaboration with miners and stakeholders remains central to sustaining growth and protecting the sector’s gains.