The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has officially commenced the licensing process for Jewellery and Fabrication Licenses as well as Refinery Licenses, effective, October 22, 2025.
As a result,all existing and previous licenses issued by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for gold refinery and fabrication are no longer valid under the new law.
Existing operators,are therefore, required to regularize their activities by applying for new GoldBod licenses before December 31, 2025.
Consequently ,persons who operate gold refinery or jewellery fabrication businesses after the deadline without a valid license will be dealt with according to the law.
The new licensing regime 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.
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.
Applications are to be submitted exclusively online via www.goldbod.gov.gh, as manual or in-person submissions will not be accepted.
Applicants are advised to review all eligibility requirements and fee schedules on the GoldBod website before submission.
