The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has commenced nationwide enforcement of the mandatory use of GoldBod receipts by all licensed gold buyers.
This follows a series of postponements and a grace period granted to traders to regularise their operations and obtain the necessary licences to remain in business.
GoldBod, in a statement released on Monday, August 18, 2025, explained that the issuance of receipts is a compulsory requirement for all transactions involving licensed aggregators, self-financed aggregators, as well as Tier 1 and Tier 2 buyers. The measure, it said, is aimed at enhancing transparency and strengthening regulation in Ghana’s gold trade.
To ensure compliance, a task force and field inspectors have been deployed nationwide. Licensed buyers are required to make their receipt booklets available for inspection and fully cooperate with the inspection teams.
The Board also urged small-scale miners and gold traders to insist on receiving official receipts for every purchase transaction. It warned that failure by licensed buyers to issue receipts constitutes a serious offence, attracting sanctions that may include suspension or revocation of licences.
Additionally, GoldBod encouraged licensed buyers who require assistance in obtaining receipt booklets to contact its License and Regulatory Unit via dedicated hotlines.
