The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has officially opened applications for Jewellery and Fabrication Licenses (Categories A, B, and C) as well as Refinery Licenses, effective Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
The move forms part of the Board’s mandate under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), to formalize downstream gold value addition, strengthen regulatory compliance, and promote sustainable industry growth.
According to a statement from the Board, all previous licenses issued by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for gold refining and fabrication are no longer valid under the new law.
Existing operators are required to regularize their activities by applying for new GoldBod licenses by December 31, 2025.
The Board cautioned that operating a gold refining or jewellery fabrication business after the deadline without a valid license constitutes a criminal offence.
Applications are to be submitted exclusively online via www.goldbod.gov.gh, as manual or in-person submissions will not be accepted.
The new licensing categories include:
- Category A: For Ghanaian artisans and small-scale jewellery producers.
- Category B: For medium-sized Ghanaian-owned jewellery manufacturers producing for local and export markets.
- Category C: For large-scale local and foreign companies.
- Refinery License: For entities seeking to operate gold refineries in Ghana.
Applicants are advised to review all eligibility requirements and fee schedules on the GoldBod website before submission.
Source: AdomOnline
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