Ghana Orders Gold Refined at Home, With No Accredited Refinery

GHANA · CRITICAL MINERALS

Key Facts

—The rule: A GoldBod directive issued on 24 August bars self-financing aggregators from exporting gold doré unrefined. It takes effect on 1 September 2026.

—Who pays: Refining must happen at a GoldBod-approved refinery, and the aggregator or its buyer carries the fee.

—The capacity: Four refineries are on the register: Gold Coast Refinery, Sahara Royal Gold Refinery, IPM KAL Ghana and Royal Ghana Gold. Supply contracts have been announced with only two of them.