Sammy Gyamfi Unveils GoldBod Exports Of 85.4 Tonnes Of Small Scale Gold Worth $11.6 Billion In 2026

According to a report by JoyNews on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has disclosed that the institution has exported 85.4 tonnes of small-scale gold valued at $11.6 billion in 2026.

The disclosure highlights the scale of Ghana’s small-scale gold exports and the financial value of the precious mineral to the country’s economy. The figures indicate the significant role gold exports continue to play in generating foreign exchange for Ghana.

Sammy Gyamfi, who heads GoldBod, made the announcement as the institution continues its operations in the gold trading sector. The reported export figures have drawn attention to the volume of gold handled by the board and the value generated from the country’s small-scale mining activities.

The $11.6 billion valuation represents a substantial amount of revenue associated with the reported gold exports. Gold remains one of Ghana’s major mineral resources, contributing to foreign exchange earnings and supporting economic activities across the mining and related sectors.

GoldBod was established to strengthen the regulation and organisation of Ghana’s gold trading activities, particularly within the small-scale mining sector. Its responsibilities include improving transparency in gold transactions and addressing concerns associated with the country’s gold trade.

The reported exports also bring renewed attention to the importance of formalising small-scale mining and ensuring that gold produced in Ghana passes through recognised channels. Effective regulation is considered important for improving accountability and helping the country obtain greater economic benefits from its mineral resources.

Although the reported figures provide an indication of the value and volume of exports recorded in 2026, further details would be needed to establish the period covered by the figures and the specific contribution of the exports to government revenue.

The announcement by Sammy Gyamfi places GoldBod’s reported performance at the centre of discussions about Ghana’s gold trade, foreign exchange earnings and the management of small-scale mining resources.

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