The CEO of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has announced plans by the government to establish the Ghana Gold Village—a first-of-its-kind initiative envisioned as Africa’s hub for gold jewellery and ornaments.

The facility, which will be modelled after the famed Dubai Gold Souk, is aimed at boosting value addition in Ghana’s gold production and positioning the country as a continental leader in gold-based craftsmanship and trade.

Speaking at the ongoing Mining in Motion Summit in Accra, Mr. Gyamfi revealed, “Let me also say that the GoldBod is open to symbiotic partnerships to actualise President Mahama’s vision of establishing a ‘Gold Village’ in Ghana. This will serve as a hub of gold jewellery and ornaments in Africa.”

In his presentation, the GoldBod CEO outlined other key interventions his outfit is spearheading to help Ghana fully benefit from its gold wealth.

These include tightening regulatory controls, curbing gold smuggling, and building a well-coordinated, transparent gold trading system.

He disclosed that since its establishment, the Ghana Gold Board has recorded significant milestones.

Notably, for the first time in the country’s history, gold exports from the artisanal small-scale mining (ASM) sector have surpassed those from large-scale producers—an achievement he described as a “defining moment” for Ghana’s extractive industry.

Despite these gains, Mr. Gyamfi made it clear that the Board would not become complacent.

“We will not rest on our laurels. We are determined to do even more for our partners, stakeholders, and for the benefit of every Ghanaian,” he said.

He used the occasion to invite global stakeholders to collaborate with Ghana in building a responsible, sustainable, and profitable mining ecosystem.

“I wish to extend a warm invitation to the LBMA, the World Gold Council, the OECD, and the global investor community across the mining value chain. Let us partner in sustainable mining, responsible sourcing, and value addition to achieve the best of mutual outcomes.

“Ghana is ready. The GoldBod is prepared. And together, we can sail to greater heights in the mining sector—where the environment is protected, lives are improved, and communities are uplifted,” he concluded.