GoldBod announces renewal of gold trading licences

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced the commencement of the renewal process for gold trading licences, with holders required to meet minimum trading volume thresholds to qualify for renewal.

In a public notice dated May 25, GoldBod informed all holders of GoldBod Buying Licences whose current licences are due to expire within the next three months that the licence renewal process will commence on Monday, 25th May 2026.

All renewal applications shall be submitted exclusively through the official GoldBod online licensing portal at www.goldbod.gov.gh/licensing/ 

Minimum trading volume requirements

As part of the renewal assessment process, applicants will be required to satisfy applicable eligibility requirements, including minimum trading volume thresholds.

T1 Licence Holders must achieve a minimum trading volume of 2 kilograms within the preceding twelve months. T2 Licence Holders must achieve a minimum trading volume of 5 kilograms within the preceding twelve months. Self-Finance Aggregator Licence Holders must achieve a minimum trading volume of one metric tonne within the preceding twelve months.

In addition to the above, applicants must have remained in full compliance with the terms and conditions of their existing licences and must not have been in breach of any applicable regulatory or licensing obligations.

Trading pending renewal

Applicants are further advised that, where a renewal application is duly submitted and the applicable renewal fee has been paid, the licence holder may be permitted to continue trading pending the final determination of the renewal application by GoldBod.

The GoldBod reserves the right to request additional information or documentation as may be necessary for the assessment of the renewal application.

All licence holders are accordingly advised to take note of the foregoing and ensure timely compliance.