The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has held discussions with representatives of the YEMAYA Science Project consortium to explore collaboration aimed at strengthening responsible and sustainable artisanal and small‑scale mining (ASM) in Ghana.
The consortium, comprising TU Bergakademie Freiberg (Germany), the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), and the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), Somanya, visited GoldBod under the Market Entry Programme facilitated by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Ghana (AHK Ghana).
Discussions centred on technical cooperation, skills development, and environmental sustainability within the ASM sector. Speaking for TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Prof. Ing. Martin Kresner and Dr. Ing. Martin Kofi Mensah outlined areas where the consortium’s expertise and technologies could support Ghana’s ASM formalisation agenda.
Key areas of focus included:
- Youth skills development and technical training.
- Environmental monitoring and responsible sourcing.
- Gold traceability and supply chain transparency.
- Post‑mining landscape restoration to ensure mined lands remain useful to communities.
Prof. Kresner highlighted TU Bergakademie Freiberg’s extensive experience in mining and rehabilitation of degraded landscapes, stressing the importance of integrating reclamation into mining operations. Dr. Mensah emphasized the need to listen to artisanal miners and develop practical solutions that reflect their realities while supporting formalisation. He pointed to opportunities for training young professionals and building specialised enterprises to provide technical services across the ASM value chain.
The engagement provided a platform for GoldBod and the consortium to explore cooperation in technology, skills development, responsible mining, and environmental sustainability, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to a more sustainable ASM sector
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