Jewellery manufacturers have been asked to regularise their operations before December 2025
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has opened up applications for Jewellery and Fabrication Licences for various categories, as well as Refinery Licences, effective Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
According to the GoldBod, this forms part of its broader mandate to formalise Ghana’s gold value chain, strengthen regulatory compliance, and promote sustainable growth in line with the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140).
In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, GoldBod noted that under the new legal framework, only duly licensed persons are authorised to engage in gold trading, jewelry manufacturing, gold fabrication, and gold refining in Ghana.
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“All existing licences issued by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for gold refining and fabrication are no longer valid under the current legal framework,” the statement said.
It further warned that engaging in such activities without a valid GoldBod license constitutes an offence punishable by law.
The board has, therefore, directed all existing jewellery manufacturers, fabricators, and refineries to regularise their operations by applying for the appropriate licence before December 31, 2025.
Read the full statement below:
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