Ato Forson says Gold Board generated $15 billion forex inflows to support Ghana’s reserves

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson says the Ghana Gold Board generated an additional $15 billion in foreign exchange inflows, describing the intervention as a key factor in strengthening Ghana’s reserves and supporting exchange rate stability.

Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr Forson said the Gold Board was established to formalise the gold trade, reduce smuggling and ensure that a greater share of Ghana’s mineral wealth benefits the country. ...