Ghana: Goldbod Changes Gold Testing Rules for Local Purchases From October 1

Ghana: Goldbod Changes Gold Testing Rules for Local Purchases From October 1

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced changes to how the purity of gold will be tested for local purchases, with the new rules taking effect from October 1, 2026.

GoldBod changes gold testing rules for local purchases from October 1

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced changes to how the purity of gold will be tested for local purchases, with the new rules taking effect from October 1, 2026. The notice was issued today by the Compliance Directorate of the Ghana Gold Board. Under the new arrangement, the Water Density method will only be …

GoldBod changes gold assay rules for local purchases effective October 1

Under the new regime, the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) assay method will become the definitive basis for determining gold purity, pricing and payment for all gold doré purchased by GoldBod and its licensed buyers.