By Ashiadey Dotse
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has taken a new step to strengthen Ghana’s economy by pushing forward plans to increase the country’s gold reserves.
Earlier today Monday, May 4, 2026, the Finance Minister co-chaired a high-level meeting with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to advance the implementation of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP).
According to the Minister, the policy aims to boost Ghana’s reserves and help stabilise the cedi, which has faced pressure in recent times.
Dr. Forson in a Facebook post said the government is working to reform the way gold is acquired in the country while ensuring stricter compliance within the mining sector.
He stressed that the initiative is not meant to target mining companies but rather to protect the national interest.
“This is a partnership. Not anti-industry, but pro-country,” he stated.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders in the mining sector, including large-scale mining companies, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, and officials from the Minerals Commission.
The Minister says the discussions were constructive and mark an important step toward strengthening Ghana’s economic stability through better management of its gold resources.
