Ghana’s state Gold Board (GoldBod) says the country’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector is likely to produce enough gold in 2026 to match or exceed the 2025 record of 104 metric tons. The Gold Board’s CEO, Samuel Gyamfi, reports that in the first half of 2026 the agency bought up to 54 metric tons of gold from ASM operations. He also indicates that total output for 2026 is on track to surpass the prior year’s high level, suggesting continued momentum in the sector.
Across the accounts, the focus is on Gold Board procurement as a key indicator of sector performance. Both reports present the same central claim: that ASM output is set for another milestone in 2026 and that early 2026 buying volumes point toward record production later in the year. The reports do not provide further details on changes to policy, production methods, or regional performance beyond the Gold Board’s reported figures and forward-looking assessment.
