60 Tonnes of Gold Worth $1.2b Smuggled Out of Ghana in 2022—Ato Forson
Ghana's Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed concern over the country's huge income losses owing to illegal gold smuggling. In 2022, over 60 tons of gold worth an estimated $1.2 billion were illegally exported from Ghana. This unlawful activity not only deprives the country of significant financial resources but also impedes economic growth and development.
Ghana is one of Africa's leading gold producers, with the mining industry playing a critical part in the country's economy. However, illegal mining…