The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has commenced stakeholder consultations on its proposed Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) Formalisation and Financing Support Programme (FFSP), scheduled for implementation in 2027.
The engagement, led by Deputy Chief Executive Officer Richard Nunekpeku, Esq., brought together representatives of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM), Concerned Small-Scale Miners, Hard Rock and Underground Miners, the Ghana National Association of Gold Traders, and the Chamber of Gold Buyers.
GoldBod said the consultations were being held in line with Section 2(f) of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), to gather stakeholder input on the proposed programme.
The initiative seeks to improve access to financing while promoting responsible gold sourcing, supply chain sustainability, gold traceability, and adherence to international best practices.
According to GoldBod, the programme aims to formalise ASM operations and provide financing support through a structured framework.
Mr Nunekpeku emphasised the importance of incorporating stakeholder input before the programme undergoes consideration by Cabinet and Parliament.
The Director in charge of Responsible Mining, Professor Ishmael Quaicoo, outlined the policy framework and its key components.
Further consultations are expected to involve the Minerals Commission, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the Water Resources Commission, and other relevant stakeholders.
