The world Gold Council; led by its Chief Executive Officer, David Tait has visited Ghana on strategic engagement with the Chief Executive of the Goldbod, Sammy Gyamfi Esq., together with members of the Government Board of the Goldbod in Accra.
Earlier yesterday (the 7th of January, 2026), the World Gold Council, led by its Chief Executive Officer, David Tait, held a strategic engagement with the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, SAMMY GYAMFI Esq., together with members of the Governing Board of the Gold Board here in Accra.
Discussions centered on the formalization of Artisanal and Small Scale Mining and the promotion of traceability across the value chain in line with international best practices.
Proposals were also discussed for strategic partnerships between the GoldBod and the World Gold Council, for the establishment of commercial and sustainable processing plants in Ghana for ASM gold.
GoldBod’s message to off takers on financial commitments
Effort towards traceability 1
Effort towards traceability 2
About The World Gold Council (WGC)
The World Gold Council (WGC) is a nonprofit trade association representing leading gold mining companies worldwide. It promotes gold demand through research, market analysis, and advocacy efforts. Headquartered in London, the organization was founded in 1987.
Mission
The WGC stimulates and sustains global demand for gold by providing data, insights, and standards for the industry. It focuses on areas like responsible mining, investment products such as gold ETFs, and policy influence to support a sustainable gold market.
Key Activities
- Publishes quarterly gold demand trends and operates Goldhub for market statistics and forecasts.
- Develops frameworks like Responsible Gold Mining Principles and Conflict-Free Gold Standard.
- Supports innovations in gold-backed products and educates central banks on reserves management.
Leadership and Reach
David Tait serves as CEO, with David Harquail as president. The WGC maintains offices in London, India, China, Singapore, the UAE, and the US, covering about three-quarters of global gold consumption.
LBMA Goes to Ghana: Shining a Light on ASM
Ghana’s Mining in Motion Summit Gains Support from Key Leaders
ASM G4R purchases and associated loss/cost from 2022 to 2025
Frequently asked questions and answers addressing the supposed loss of $214 million reported by the IMF under the Bank of Ghana’s Gold for Reserves Programme and GoldBod’s role.
What is Bawa-Rock?
What is Goldbod and how different from PMMC.
Loading…
Reload document 
Open in new tab 