The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the immediate suspension of new applications for selected gold buying licences as part of sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening Ghana’s gold trading system.
In a press release dated February 16, 2026, GoldBod said the suspension affects applications for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Gold Buying Licences, as well as the Self-Financing Aggregator Licence, with immediate effect.
The Board explained that the decision forms part of a broader strategy to modernise and improve Ghana’s gold-buying framework.
“The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the immediate suspension of applications for specific categories of gold buying licences as part of a strategic reform process aimed at strengthening and modernising Ghana’s gold buying regime,” the statement said.
Aggregator Licence Still Open
Despite the suspension, GoldBod clarified that the Aggregator Licence category remains open for new applications during the reform period.
The Board also assured stakeholders that all applications submitted prior to the announcement will continue to be processed.
“GoldBod wishes to assure all stakeholders that applications already submitted prior to this announcement will continue to be processed,” it stated.
Reform Focus: Transparency and Traceability
According to GoldBod, the reforms are designed to:
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Enhance transparency in gold transactions
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Strengthen regulatory compliance
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Improve traceability across the gold value chain
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Maximise national benefit from Ghana’s gold resources
The move comes amid increasing government efforts to formalise gold trading, curb illegal transactions, and tighten oversight of the precious minerals sector.
GoldBod indicated that further details on the revised licensing framework and additional reform measures will be announced in due course.
The suspension signals a significant regulatory reset in Ghana’s gold trading ecosystem, with implications for licensed buyers, aggregators, exporters, and small-scale mining operators.
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