Ghana-World Gold Council partnership advances ASGM formalization ahead of AMPF-MiM 2026

Ghana and WGC Advance Formalization Under the Ghana–WGC partnership, the two parties will work towards establishing a network of gold processing plants across Ghana, giving ASGM operators greater access to formal processing infrastructure while addressing gaps in the gold value chain and reducing reliance on informal trading channels.

Ghana’s efforts to formalize artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) are gaining momentum through international partnerships focused on improving access to processing infrastructure, finance, technology and formal markets.

Organized by the Ashanti Green Initiative, led by Nana Kwaku Duah, son of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Ashanti Kingdom of Ghana, in partnership with the African Union, AMPF–MiM 2026 will provide a platform for African governments and industry stakeholders to exchange best practices and develop partnerships around responsible mining and value addition.