Ghana: Gold Exports Soar, but Revenue Lags

Ghana: Gold Exports Soar, but Revenue Lags

The government must urgently develop a clear strategy to mobilise more revenue from the small-scale gold mining sector, the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has said.

Gold earns Ghana over $20.2 billion in 2025, more than Cocoa and Crude Oil combined

The Ghana Statistical Service released a two-decade merchandise trade review showing that gold commodities dominated Ghana's export earnings in 2025

Mahama must investigate GoldBod over alleged US$1.7bn loss — Abena Osei-Asare

Member of Parliament for Atiwa East and Chairperson of Parliament rsquo;s Public Accounts Committee, Abena Osei-Asare, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to order further investigations into the operations of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) .

Ghana’s goods trade reaches $52.5bn as gold dominates exports- Ghana Statistical Service

The latest review by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), published on August 11 2026, shows the value of goods traded rose from US$6bn in 2024 to US$52.5bn last year.

Ghana’s gold reserves rise to US$13.8bn under Mahama – Sammy Gyamfi

By Ashiadey Dotse The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says Ghana’s gold reserves have risen from US$8.9 billion to US$13.8 billion under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on X Spaces on Sunday, August 9, 2026, Mr Gyamfi said the government has focused on strengthening the domestic gold value chain, increasing local refining and improving oversight of gold trading. “The Mahama g…