The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has extended the deadline for transitioning to its new gold trading licence regime from 21st May 2025 to 21st June 2025.
The decision follows what the Goldbod describes as “several petitions from stakeholders” requesting additional time to comply with the new regulatory framework.
As a result, individuals and businesses currently holding licences issued by the now-defunct Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources may continue trading in gold until the new deadline.


However, GoldBod stressed that this is a one-time, non-extendable extension.
“It must be emphasised that even though a person may apply for a GoldBod licence beyond the new non-extendable deadline of 21st June 2025, only holders of a GoldBod licence will be allowed to purchase, sell or deal in gold after this date,” the statement read.
Goldbod warned that the use of licences issued by the defunct entities will be strictly prohibited beyond the new deadline and that violations will constitute a punishable offence under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).
In a significant update, GoldBod further announced that, effective Thursday, 22nd May 2025, the export function attached to licences previously issued by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources would cease to be valid.
“Accordingly, no person other than GoldBod as a corporate entity can export small-scale gold from Ghana, effective immediately,” the statement added.
This move is aimed at tightening regulatory oversight and streamlining gold exports under one institutional authority.
The GoldBod urged all those interested in dealing in gold to apply for a licence through its official website, www.goldbod.gov.gh.
It clarified that the application process remains open even after the June deadline but reiterated that unlicensed trading will not be tolerated.
The Board concluded by seeking the cooperation of all stakeholders, affirming its commitment to “optimising national benefits from Ghana’s gold resources in line with the vision of President John Dramani Mahama.”
Latest Stories
-
See the 14 crucial NPP reforms proposed by the Council of Elders
4 hours -
59 proposals: Why the NPP is overhauling its constitution
4 hours -
Scrap ‘elitist’ Special Electoral College – Sir Obama tells NPP
4 hours -
Erpreben Travel & Tour donates air conditioners to Osu District Police Command
5 hours -
Amewuga campaign fights human trafficking, child marriage, others at Aflao border
6 hours -
WAFCON 2024: Rampant Nigeria smash five past Zambia to reach semis
6 hours -
UCC SRC’s sanitary pad initiative champions dignity and inclusion
6 hours -
Passion to Pouring cocktail tasting event unites culture and creativity in Ho
6 hours -
Ketu South MCE reaffirms pledge to deliver Mahama’s reset agenda
6 hours -
MTNPulse, Stanbic Bank equip youth to build digital brands and businesses
6 hours -
I created ‘Shoulder’ challenge for fun but Medikal compensated me – Dancer Lalli
7 hours -
Students urged to pursue careers in aviation industry
7 hours -
Ghanaian music inspires Jullian Ellison to compose Afro-pop tracks
7 hours -
A/R: Police investigate death of TikTok sensation ‘Atom De Morale Spirit’
8 hours -
My ex-girlfriend left me for a guy with a Corolla – Kuami Eugene
8 hours