By Prince Antwi
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The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has donated GH₵5 million and five Toyota Hilux pickups to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to support the clampdown on illegal mining.
The donation was made on Monday, September 15, 2025, by GoldBod’s Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi Esq., at the organisation’s headquarters in Accra.
Mr. Gyamfi underscored GoldBod’s commitment to promoting responsible and sustainable mining, stressing that while the board fully supports legal mining, it stands firmly behind NAIMOS in taking tough measures against illegal and destructive practices.
“The Ghana Gold Board wants to buy more gold to generate foreign exchange for the country, but the gold we buy must be mined responsibly to create better value and protect our environment. Our collective survival depends on the success of the fight against illegal mining, and we cannot afford to fail,” he said.
He further announced new initiatives to enhance value-chain traceability in the gold trade and formalise the small-scale mining sector. GoldBod also plans to support the reclamation of 1,000 hectares of degraded forest reserves and back the cooperative mining programme spearheaded by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Receiving the donation, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, expressed appreciation to GoldBod, noting that the support will significantly bolster ongoing efforts to curb the galamsey menace at a crucial time.
