Ghana to Implement Blockchain Track and Trace System for Gold Exports by 2026

As reported by Bitcoin.com, Ghana is set to implement a blockchain-powered track and trace system by the end of 2026 to ensure full traceability and certified origin of all gold exports. The initiative, announced by Sammy Gyamfi, CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, during the 2025 Dubai Precious Metals Conference on Nov. 24, aims to clean up the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector and eliminate illegal mining from the gold supply chain. The system will verify the origin of every gram of processed gold and include compliance audits to prevent licensed mines from being used as fronts for illegal operations. Deployment of the system is a legal requirement under Section 31X of the Gold Board Act (Act 1140). The timeline was extended from Q1 2026 to end-2026 to allow for comprehensive procurement and deployment. The ASM sector contributed 90 tonnes of gold in 2025, representing 53% of the country’s total gold exports and generating over $9 billion in foreign exchange. The Gold Board has also launched a task force to arrest and prosecute illegal traders and is investing in an ISO-certified assay laboratory. Gyamfi called for a global certification regime similar to the Kimberley Process to prevent smuggled gold from entering legitimate markets.