Ghana can become West Africa’s gold refining hub with right incentives — Chamber of Mines

He disclosed that the Chamber had already begun exploring opportunities to support local gold refining, including engagements with refineries in Ghana and South Africa.

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has backed the objectives of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP), but has called for the initiative to evolve into an incentive-based system that promotes long-term local gold processing and refining.

Mr Asubonteng said an incentive-driven approach could position Ghana as a major gold refining hub for West Africa, leveraging the large volumes of gold produced locally and in neighbouring countries.