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[](https://goldbod.gov.gh) - [Home](https://goldbod.gov.gh) - [About](#) - [Overview](https://goldbod.gov.gh/about-us) - [Organogram](https://goldbod.gov.gh/organogram) - [Board of Directors](https://goldbod.gov.gh/board-of-directors) - [Management Team](https://goldbod.gov.gh/management-team) - [Policies](#) - [CSR](https://goldbod.gov.gh/corporate-social-responsibility) - [Insurance Policy](https://goldbod.gov.gh/insurance-policy) - [Responsible Sourcing](https://goldbod.gov.gh/responsible-sourcing) - [News & Release](#) - [News](https://goldbod.gov.gh/news) - [Articles](https://goldbod.gov.gh/articles) - [Press Releases](https://goldbod.gov.gh/press-release) - [Notice](https://goldbod.gov.gh/notices) - [Media](#) - [Videos](https://goldbod.gov.gh/videos) - [Gallery](https://goldbod.gov.gh/gallery) - [Graphics](https://goldbod.gov.gh/graphics) - [Repository](#) - [The Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (ACT 1140)](https://goldbod.gov.gh/file/GHANA-GOLDBOD-ACT-ACT-1140.pdf) - [License Registry](https://goldbod.gov.gh/license-registry) - [Audited Financial Statements](https://goldbod.gov.gh/audited-financial-statements) - [Quarterly Reports](https://goldbod.gov.gh/quarterly-reports) - [Trade Reports](https://goldbod.gov.gh/trade-reports) - [Contracts](https://goldbod.gov.gh/contracts) - [Contact us](https://goldbod.gov.gh/contact-us) [Licensing](https://goldbod.gov.gh/licensing) Local Gold Prices for Today  # National Assayer We are the sole authority with exclusive assay rights over all precious minerals in Ghana.  # Sole Trader We are the sole authority with exclusive rights to buy and sell all ASM gold through our licensed aggregators and buyers, including the right to buy a portion or all of the gold produced by large scale mining companies in Ghana.  # Value Addition We promote value addition to the gold resources of Ghana with a touch of excellence, including regulating the local fabrication of gold into jewelry, coins, tablets, ornaments and other forms of castings and mints for value storage.  # Mining Support We are a reliable partner of miners for the mitigation of environmental degradation, optimization of recovery and promotion of sustainable mining practices through the provision of capacity building, geological investigations and equipment financing and rental services.  # Responsible Sourcing and Traceability Through the pursuit of Environmental, Social and Governance strategies, we support sustainability initiatives in mining, source gold responsibly and pursue value chain traceability, in line with international best practices.  # Rough Diamonds We are the sole implementer of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), as well as the marketing and export of rough diamonds in Ghana. GoldBod ## Ghana Gold Board The Ghana Gold Board **(GoldBod)** is the sole authority with exclusive rights to buy, sell, weigh, grade, assay, value and export gold and other precious minerals in Ghana. [Read More](https://goldbod.gov.gh/about-us)  ## What We Do At GoldBod, we maintain the highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability in all our operations. Some of our key activities include:  ### Trading We provide funds to our licensed aggregators and buyers to purchase gold on our behalf for export to off-takers across the globe.

 ### Assaying We provide credible assay services for all gold and other precious minerals exported from or brought into Ghana for accurate purity measurements and valuation.  ### Licensing We are the sole authority with the power to license all persons engaged in gold trading and other related businesses in Ghana, such as aggregation, buying, smelting, transportation, jewelry production and fabrication, among others.  ### Diamond Operations We are the sole implementer of the Kimberley Process Certificate Scheme (KPCS) and responsible for the marketing and export of rough Diamonds produced in Ghana.  ### Vault Services We provide secured gold storage services for our diverse clients.  ### Refining, Fabrication and Minting We promote and regulate the refining of Ghana's precious minerals and their fabrication into coins, tablets and other forms of castings.  ### Jewelry Through our subsidiary, Precious Jewelry Limited (PJL), we sell authentic, customised and high-quality gold, diamond, and silver jewelry to clients in and outside Ghana.  ### Tokenisation Through blockchain technologies, we convert physical gold into digital tokens for our clients across the globe. ## Latest News & Articles [View all](https://goldbod.gov.gh/news) [](https://goldbod.gov.gh/articles/transforming-the-ghana-gold-board-case-study-into-a-blueprint-for-national-education)  Articles ### [Transforming the Ghana Gold Board Case Study into a Blueprint for National Education](https://goldbod.gov.gh/articles/transforming-the-ghana-gold-board-case-study-into-a-blueprint-for-national-education) [Read More](https://goldbod.gov.gh/articles/transforming-the-ghana-gold-board-case-study-into-a-blueprint-for-national-education) [](https://goldbod.gov.gh/news/goldbod-praised-for-transparency-after-publishing-detailed-2025-trade-reports)  News ### [GoldBod Praised for Transparency After Publishing Detailed 2025 Trade Reports](https://goldbod.gov.gh/news/goldbod-praised-for-transparency-after-publishing-detailed-2025-trade-reports) [Read More](https://goldbod.gov.gh/news/goldbod-praised-for-transparency-after-publishing-detailed-2025-trade-reports) [](https://goldbod.gov.gh/news/us-treasury-delegation-visits-goldbod-to-explore-ghanas-gold-sector-reforms)  News ### [U.S. Treasury Delegation Visits GoldBod to Explore Ghana’s Gold Sector Reforms](https://goldbod.gov.gh/news/us-treasury-delegation-visits-goldbod-to-explore-ghanas-gold-sector-reforms) [Read More](https://goldbod.gov.gh/news/us-treasury-delegation-visits-goldbod-to-explore-ghanas-gold-sector-reforms) ## A Message from the CEO  ### Welcome to GoldBod. At GoldBod, we are committed to transforming Ghana's gold trading industry to optimize national benefits, through responsible sourcing, value-chain traceability, value addition and sustainability in line with international best practices. Backed by a seed capital of $279 million USD (cedi equivalent) advanced to us by the government of Ghana, we oversee, regulate and undertake the purchase, assay, refining and export of a minimum of 3 tons of gold every week to off-takers across the globe for the main purpose of generating foreign exchange for the country and enhancing gold reserve accumulation by the Bank of Ghana.

Together with our stakeholders, we are building a world-class trading organisation for precious minerals that fosters sustainable growth and transformation in line with the vision of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana. Sammy Gyamfi Esq, Chief Executive Officer, GoldBod  ## Get Licensed, Operate Legally, Secure Our Future GoldBod is the only legally authorized body with the power to license persons engaged in the trading of gold, diamonds and other precious minerals in Ghana. [Get Started](https://goldbod.gov.gh/licensing) ## Latest Press Release [Read More Here](https://goldbod.gov.gh/press-release) [](https://goldbod.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/press-releases/sxuZsDYnl4VU4SjZ66e3VMeLsAjbSg1xaL8F5m3A.pdf) August 31, 2026 ** GOLDBOD FX GENERATION AND SALES UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 2026 [](https://goldbod.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/press-releases/N4h23MBMGxRoda7HwLUjETegOeT1p8LVDeKhVhTy.pdf) August 26, 2026 ** MANDATORY LOCAL REFINING OF GOLD DORÉ PRIOR TO EXPORT [](https://goldbod.gov.gh) The Ghana Gold Board **(GoldBod)** is the sole authority with exclusive rights to buy, sell, weigh, grade, assay, value and export gold and other precious minerals in Ghana. ##### Contact us ** info@goldbod.gov.gh ** Goldbod Head Office, 7 Thorpe Road, Accra, Ghana ** +233 030 295 3279 / 84 ##### Company - [About us](https://goldbod.gov.gh/about-us) - [Licensing](https://goldbod.gov.gh/licensing) - [Right to information](https://goldbod.gov.gh/right-to-information) - [CSR](https://goldbod.gov.gh/corporate-social-responsibility) Copyright © 2026 Ghana Gold Board. All Rights Reserved [**](https://web.facebook.com/Ghanagoldbodofficial) [**](https://www.instagram.com/ghanagoldbod/) [**](https://x.com/GhanaGOLDBOD) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ghanagoldbod/) [**](https://www.tiktok.com/@ghanagoldbod?_r=1&_t=ZS-99Q13PIRzuf) [**](https://www.youtube.com/@GhanaGoldBoard) [**](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaOvrdHDZ4LWCCh7SK2e) ## GoldBod Approved Purchase Price per Pound (Based on LBMA AM Price | Valid: 9:30 AM - 1:59 PM) Monday, 28th September 2026 @ 9:30 AM LBMA AM Price (per ounce) USD 4,144.40 Reference Rate for financing window USD 1 = 11.5225 Discount Rate 0% Total Price Per Pound GHS 11,407.00