Guinea Bans Raw Gold Exports, Demands Local Refining

Guinea · MINING Key Facts —Export ban: President Mamadi Doumbouya announced in June 2026 that Guinea bans raw gold exports, requiring all gold to be refined locally before shipment. —Legal formalisation: The government signed a decree on 8 July 2026, setting a 90-day transitional period that ends on 6 October 2026. —Re

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has commenced a nationwide exercise to profile artisanal and small-scale gold miners as part of efforts to establish comprehensive data on gold production and improve traceability within the sector. The exercise, which began about two months ago, is expected to help GoldBod determine wher