Ing Wisdom Edem Gomashie
Mining Consultant Ing. Wisdom Edem Gomashie has raised concerns over the Ghana Gold Board’s (GoldBod) move to engage the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) for geological investigations under its Mining Support Program.
While acknowledging that financial support to GGSA is a “good initiative,” Gomashie cautioned that GoldBod is straying beyond its remit.
He stressed that GoldBod has no regulatory or technical authority to commission geological investigations, a role reserved for the Minerals Commission, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and GGSA.
“GoldBod has no mandate in mining but can provide support. We should make this clear,” Gomashie warned. “If GoldBod begins to assume roles outside gold trading, we risk collapsing the Minerals Commission’s mandate and weakening regulatory clarity in the sector.”
He further urged government to ensure that institutions operate strictly within their mandates to avoid overlaps that could fragment governance of the mining industry. “GoldBod should focus on the gold trade aspect while mandated institutions handle mining decisions,” he emphasized.
His remarks come after GoldBod last week announced talks with GGSA to conduct geological investigations on blocked and mineralized areas, which it said would help guide investment, improve transparency, and enhance local participation in mining.
