Ghana’s small-scale gold export sector has generated more than US$8 billion in foreign exchange between January and mid-October 2025, according to new data from the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC).
Artisanal and small-scale miners exported 81,719.23 kilograms of gold during the period, valued at US$8.06 billion—up from US$4.61 billion in 2024 and nearly quadruple the US$2.19 billion recorded in 2023.
The figures reflect steady growth in both the volume and value of exports over the past three years.
Officials attribute the strong performance to tighter regulation, improved transparency, and greater compliance within the small-scale mining sector.
Notable monthly gains were recorded in April, May, and June, when exports exceeded US$900 million each month.
GoldBod highlighted its partnership with PMMC as instrumental in curbing illegal trading and ensuring that revenues from gold exports are repatriated into Ghana’s economy, reinforcing the sector’s growing contribution to national development.
