Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) have agreed to collaborate on a transformative national initiative to standardize and calibrate gold scales across all sixteen regions of Ghana. The partnership was formalized following a high-level meeting between Prof. George Agyei, Acting Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority, and Mr. Sammy Gyamfi, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board.
The comprehensive gold scales calibration programme aims to strengthen Ghana’s position in the global gold market by ensuring measurement accuracy, pricing transparency, and trade integrity across all mining regions – from Tarkwa to Obuasi and throughout Ghana’s gold-producing areas.
“This initiative represents a significant step forward for Ghana’s gold sector,” said Prof. Agyei. “Through this partnership with GoldBod, we are creating a unified measurement framework that will enhance confidence in Ghana’s gold trade and demonstrate our commitment to international best practices.”
The programme will provide systematic calibration services for gold scales used across the country, benefiting all stakeholders in the gold value chain. Key outcomes include enhanced trade integrity and market confidence, protection for artisanal and small-scale miners through accurate weighing systems, standardized measurements across all gold trading points, improved regulatory oversight and compliance, and strengthened international credibility for Ghana’s gold sector.
The calibration initiative aligns with ISO/IEC 17025 international standards, positioning Ghana favorably among global gold trading platforms including the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).
Mr. Gyamfi affirmed GoldBod’s commitment to the partnership: “The Ghana Gold Board is fully committed to working with GSA to make this programme a success for all who rely on Ghana’s gold industry. This collaboration will strengthen our ability to ensure fair pricing and protect the interests of miners across the country.”
The partnership will include joint stakeholder engagement with mining communities, licensed gold buyers, district assemblies, and traditional authorities. Implementation will begin within the coming months, with mobile calibration units reaching remote mining communities to ensure nationwide coverage.
Both organizations emphasized that the initiative supports Ghana’s commitments under the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and aligns with international responsible mining principles.