Kwaku Ohemeng Amoah,
The Chamber of Licensed Gold Buyers (CLGB) has underscored the importance of responsible sourcing as a key pillar of Ghana’s efforts to formalise and modernise its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold sector.
In a paper authored by its Chief Executive Officer, Kwaku Ohemeng Amoah, the Chamber noted that responsible sourcing integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards into the gold supply chain, ensuring that gold is produced and traded in a manner that protects human rights, the environment and local communities.
According to the Chamber, the enactment of the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), and the establishment of GoldBod have provided the legal foundation for reforms aimed at formalising the ASM sector through a structured Gold Aggregation Model.
The model licenses key actors including gold buyers, refiners, transporters, storage providers and smelters, while promoting traceability, transparency, compliance and responsible sourcing throughout the supply chain.
The CLGB said responsible sourcing is essential for improving market access, reducing illicit trade and smuggling, attracting investment, protecting the environment and enhancing Ghana’s competitiveness in the global gold market.
Drawing lessons from countries such as Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chamber argued that robust governance, technology-driven traceability systems and adherence to international standards such as the OECD Due Diligence Guidance are critical to the success of ASM reforms.
Below is the full paper by Kwaku Ohemeng Amoah:
Responsible Sourcing by Fred Dzakpata
