The Ghana Gold Board, GoldBod, has announced nationwide inspections to identify and shut down jewellery manufacturers, fabricators and gold refineries operating without valid licences.

The exercise will begin on Monday, February 2, 2026, and is intended to allow only duly authorised operators to take part in jewellery manufacturing, gold fabrication and gold refining in Ghana.

GoldBod made the announcement in a compliance notice issued on Wednesday, January  28, 2026.

The Board said it had become aware that some operators in the sector were carrying out business activities without licences issued by the regulator.

It reminded the public that engaging in gold trading, jewellery manufacturing, gold fabrication or gold refining without authorisation is an offence under Act 1140.

The Board explained that the inspections follow a directive issued on October 22, 2025, which required all existing jewellery manufacturers, fabricators and gold refineries to regularise their operations by December 31, 2025.

GoldBod said inspection teams will be deployed across the country to verify compliance and allow only licensed entities to continue operating, as part of wider efforts to improve accountability and openness in gold trading and processing.

The Board also announced that Sourcechain Enterprise and Shepaj Limited Company have obtained GoldBod jewellery and fabrication licences after meeting the required regulatory conditions.

It also named several jewellery businesses recognised by the regulator. They include Koshuzz Enterprise, M.J. Jewellery Limited Company, Mahmoud’s Jewellery Limited, Agyaba Jewellery, Gold Casting, Goldlovers GH Limited, Wappahs Jewellery, Mahalaxmi Ghana Limited and Sahara Jewellery Limited Company.

In a statement signed by its Compliance Directorate, GoldBod said it will continue to apply the laws and regulations governing gold trading, noting that the inspections are necessary to protect the credibility of the industry.

The Board said the exercise is meant to curb unauthorised activities that weaken regulation and contribute to irregular practices along Ghana’s gold value chain.