The Concerned Small Scale Miners Association is confident about meeting the June 21 deadline set by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) for compliance with the new gold trading license regime.
After an initial extension was granted due to documentation delays, the association’s President, Michael Kwadwo Peprah, reports significant progress.
According to Peprah, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has streamlined its processes, establishing additional offices at the district level to support existing structures. This development has greatly reduced the time required to obtain necessary clearances for gold trading licenses.
Peprah noted that relevant state institutions are now prioritizing the GoldBod licensing process, accelerating the regularisation of small-scale miners nationwide. With these improvements, the association is optimistic about meeting the June 21 deadline.
The Ghana Gold Board had warned that June 21 would be the final deadline for compliance, with no further extensions allowed. The association’s progress suggests that its members are well on track to meet the requirements, ensuring their continued participation in the gold trading industry.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
