The Ghana Gold Board has signed a new refinery agreement with Royal Ghana Gold Limited as part of efforts to boost local gold processing.
Under the agreement, GoldBod will supply up to one metric tonne of gold every week for local refining.
The move supports government’s plan to ensure more value is added to Ghana’s mineral resources before export.
The agreement is GoldBod’s second refinery partnership this year.
Earlier in 2026, the agency signed a similar agreement with Gold Coast Refinery.
Officials say the partnerships will help Ghana reduce dependence on exporting raw minerals.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Sammy Gyamfi said the agreement aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision for the mining sector.
According to him, the government wants all minerals mined in Ghana to be refined locally before export by 2030.
Mr Gyamfi said the initiative would help Ghana retain refining fees, recover valuable by-products and create jobs.
He added that the policy could also strengthen Ghana’s position as a major gold refining hub in Africa.
The Bank of Ghana and Royal Ghana Gold Limited also pledged support for the initiative.
They said the partnership would contribute to Ghana’s industrialisation drive and broader economic transformation agenda.
