The Concerned Small Scale Miners Association (CSSMA) congratulates Sammy Gyamfi for his strong and effective leadership in implementing the vision of President John Dramani Mahama through the establishment and operations of Goldbod.
Goldbod was created to bring structure, fairness, and national value to Ghana’s small scale and artisanal gold mining sector.
Under the leadership of Mr. Gyamfi, this vision is steadily becoming a reality. His work has shown commitment to national interest, discipline in management, and respect for the role of small scale miners in Ghana’s economy.
Sammy Gyamfi has shown clear leadership in managing Goldbod and working closely with small and artisanal miners across the country. Through continuous engagement and openness, he has rebuilt confidence between miners and the state and ensured that policies reflect the realities on the ground.
The Association commends Mr. Gyamfi for ensuring fair and transparent pricing in the purchase of gold from small scale miners. This approach has improved incomes, reduced exploitation by middlemen, and encouraged miners to sell through approved channels, strengthening compliance and stability in the sector.
Goldbod’s operations under Mr. Gyamfi have contributed meaningfully to Ghana’s foreign exchange earnings through formal gold purchases and reduced leakages.
These inflows have supported the economy by easing inflationary pressures, contributing to the appreciation of the cedi, improving the balance of payments, strengthening investor confidence, and supporting overall macroeconomic stability.
The Association applauds Mr. Gyamfi’s commitment to tackling gold smuggling. His promise to introduce a comprehensive and credible system for tracing gold purchases from source to sale is a major step toward ending illicit trade, protecting state revenue, and restoring integrity to the sector.
Effective traceability will also deliver important environmental benefits. By formalising mining activities and enforcing standards, Goldbod’s systems will help reduce illegal mining, protect water bodies, improve land reclamation practices, and promote responsible mining that safeguards communities and natural resources.
The Concerned Small Scale Miners Association fully supports Sammy Gyamfi and stands firmly behind him in delivering President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of a well regulated, transparent, and nationally beneficial gold sector.
We remain committed to working with Goldbod and all stakeholders to ensure lasting success for small scale miners and for Ghana.
Signed
Concerned Small Scale Miners Association (CSSMA)
