### [2026-09-1](/feed/2026/09/1/index.md)

##### Ghana
# Ghana begins requiring artisanal doré bars purchased by privately financed gold buyers to undergo domestic refining before export, with GoldBod considering export applications only after processing at approved refineries. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ghana-bars-unrefined-artisanal-gold-dore-exports-september-1-2026-08-25/)

### Changes:

1. Ghana begins requiring artisanal gold dore purchased by privately financed gold buyers to undergo domestic refining before export, with GoldBod considering export applications only after processing at approved refineries.  _2026-09-01 20:04:31 (First version)_
1. Ghana begins requiring artisanal doré bars purchased by privately financed gold buyers to undergo domestic refining before export, with GoldBod considering export applications only after processing at approved refineries.  _(Current version)_

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