Ghana's gold, responsibly sourced for the world.
United Gold International bridges Ghana's artisanal and small-scale miners with international markets through compliance, transparency, and operational excellence — now expanding into large-scale, heavy-duty mechanized mining.
- 5.94M oz
- Ghana output, 2025
- +23.41%
- Year-on-year growth
- 6th
- Largest producer globally
Executive summary
A fully licensed bridge between Ghana's miners and the world.
United Gold International is a fully licensed gold aggregator registered under the laws of the Republic of Ghana, strategically positioned at the heart of West Africa's thriving mining sector. Built on a foundation of regulatory compliance, transparency, and operational excellence, UGI bridges the gap between artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) and international gold markets.
The Company consolidates gold from diverse, vetted sources across Ghana's mining regions, subjects each parcel to rigorous quality and assay standards, and manages secure logistics through to export. In doing so, UGI delivers consistent, bankable value to producers, buyers, and investors alike, while championing sustainability, ethical sourcing, and community development along the entire supply chain.
As global demand for responsibly sourced gold continues to rise, UGI is expanding beyond aggregation into large-scale, heavy-duty mining operations — broadening its resource base to meet growing international demand and offering investors a rare opportunity to participate in a sector that combines strong profitability with measurable social impact.
UGI operates in direct collaboration with the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) — the sole state authority for buying, assaying, and exporting gold in Ghana — and forms part of the formal supply chain behind Ghana's emergence as the world's sixth-largest gold producer, following a record 5.94 million ounces of national output in 2025.
Vision statement
To be West Africa's most trusted gold aggregator — the reference point for compliant, transparent, and ethically sourced gold moving from artisanal mining communities into global markets.
Mission statement
To bridge artisanal and small-scale miners with international markets by consolidating gold from diverse and verified sources, enforcing rigorous quality standards, and managing secure export logistics — delivering unmatched value to stakeholders while championing sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Mining value, building trust
Standards on every site.
Core values
What we hold ourselves to.
Compliance
Operating strictly within Ghanaian mining, export, and financial regulations, and upholding international standards for responsible mineral sourcing.
Transparency
Full traceability of gold from source to export, with verifiable documentation at every stage of the supply chain.
Operational Excellence
Rigorous quality control, disciplined logistics, and professional standards across aggregation and mining operations.
Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing
Actively championing responsible mining practices and environmental stewardship across the sourcing network.
Ghana's gold sector
Africa's gold heartland is entering a new cycle.
Ghana's gold sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, and United Gold International is directly positioned within it as a licensed aggregator operating in collaboration with the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). In 2025, Ghana produced a record 5.94 million ounces of gold (approximately 185 tonnes) — a 23.41% increase on 2024's 4.82 million ounces — propelling the country past the United States to become the world's sixth-largest gold producer, ranking behind only China, Russia, Australia, Canada and Peru.
2025 in figures
- 5.94 million ounces produced in 2025 — Ghana's highest annual gold output on record.
- 23.41% year-on-year growth, up from 4.82 million ounces in 2024.
- 6th-largest gold producer globally in 2025, overtaking the United States for the first time.
- Small-scale mining accounted for 52.38% of total national output in 2025 — surpassing large-scale production for the first time in Ghana's more than 100-year mining history.
- The Ghana Chamber of Mines projects further growth to between 6.1 and 6.7 million ounces in 2026.
This surge has been driven in large part by the formalization of the small-scale mining sector under the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) — the entity UGI collaborates with as a licensed aggregator, and the framework through which UGI channels artisanal gold into the formal, traceable, export-ready market.
Sector excellence
- Africa's largest gold producer with record-breaking performance
- 130 tons of gold output in 2024, with exports rising 53.2% to $11.64 billion
- Artisanal & Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) contributed $5 billion in export revenue in 2024
- Government expects $12 billion annually from small-scale gold production as output doubles
- Approximately 325 metric tons of proven gold reserves, with significant untapped potential
Principal activities
Two licensed pathways, one disciplined operator.
Global export & local aggregation
- Export gold to any approved buyer worldwide, strictly through GoldBod's regulated channels — ensuring compliance, transparency and legitimacy.
- Aggregate gold locally from small-scale and artisanal miners for onward sale to GoldBod, strengthening Ghana's domestic supply chain.
Concessions, partnerships & support
- Active concessions across high-yield gold zones in Ghana for both hard rock and alluvial operations.
- Sponsorship and collaboration with artisanal miners to scale production responsibly.
- Equipment sales and rentals, exploration services and technical support.
How we operate
From the pit to the international buyer.
UGI's core business is the consolidation of gold from diverse, verified sources into export-ready volumes — a process built on trust, quality assurance, and secure logistics.
Sourcing
UGI builds and maintains relationships with a network of licensed artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) and mining groups across Ghana's gold-producing regions, purchasing gold at fair, transparent, market-linked prices.
Verification & Quality Assurance
Every parcel of gold received is subjected to rigorous testing and assay procedures to confirm purity and weight, ensuring consistency and building buyer confidence in every consignment the Company handles.
Consolidation
Verified gold from multiple sources is consolidated into larger, export-ready volumes, allowing UGI to meet the scale requirements of institutional buyers and international markets.
Secure Export Logistics
UGI manages secure transportation, insurance, documentation, and regulatory clearance for every export, working within Ghana's formal GoldBod export framework to ensure full compliance and traceability.
Delivery to Market
Consolidated, verified gold is delivered to institutional buyers, refiners, jewellers, and international markets — completing the bridge between artisanal producers and global demand.
Regulatory standing & licensing
Compliance is our foundation, not our checkbox.
United Gold International operates as a fully licensed gold aggregator under the laws of Ghana, a jurisdiction with one of West Africa's most established regulatory frameworks for precious minerals trading. Every gold aggregator in Ghana — UGI included — operates in direct collaboration with the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), the sole state authority with exclusive rights to buy, sell, weigh, grade, assay, value and export gold and other precious minerals in the country. Established under the Ghana Gold Board Act, 2025 (Act 1140), GoldBod licenses and funds aggregators such as UGI, sets the assay and export standards every consignment must meet, and is the sole implementer of Ghana's gold export regime.
Licensing & oversight
- Operates in direct collaboration with the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) — Ghana's sole authority for gold buying, assay, valuation and export — as a GoldBod-aligned licensed aggregator.
- Registered business entity under the Registrar General's Department of Ghana.
- Licensed to aggregate and trade gold in accordance with the Minerals and Mining Act and related legislative instruments.
- Operates in alignment with Bank of Ghana and Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC) requirements governing gold purchase, assay, and export.
- Maintains due-diligence and know-your-source (KYS) protocols consistent with international responsible sourcing guidance (e.g. OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains).
- Committed to full documentation and traceability to support anti-money-laundering (AML) and conflict-free sourcing standards.
This regulatory standing underpins every stage of the Company's operations — from sourcing to export — and is central to the trust UGI has built with local producers, institutional buyers, and international partners.
Competitive advantage
- Fully licensed and recognized by Ghanaian authorities
- Extensive network of artisanal and small-scale miners ensuring consistent supply
- Robust compliance and quality assurance systems
- Experienced leadership in mining, logistics and international trade
- Commitment to sustainability and community development aligned with ESG priorities
Quality standards & supply chain integrity
Traceable at every handover.
Intake
Source verification, KYC documentation, and provenance checks on every parcel of gold received.
Assay
Purity and weight verification using recognised assay methods prior to purchase and consolidation.
Consolidation
Segregated, documented handling to preserve batch-level traceability through to export.
Storage & Security
Secure, insured storage facilities with strict chain-of-custody controls.
Export
Full regulatory clearance, documentation, and insured logistics in line with Ghanaian export law.
GoldBod-approved operational procedure
A regulated, repeatable cycle.
- 1The Aggregator introduces the buyer to the GoldBod.
- 2The GoldBod, in consultation with the Bank of Ghana and Financial Intelligence Unit, shall conduct a financial clearance audit for the buyer.
- 3Upon successful clearance, the Aggregator shall sign an SPA with the buyer and then raise an invoice for the buyer. A copy of the SPA and this invoice shall be submitted to the GoldBod. The official bank account of the GoldBod shall be the receiving account on this invoice.
- 4Buyer makes payment to the GoldBod for the quantity to be purchased as per the signed agreement.
- 5The GoldBod shall release the Ghana cedis (local currency) equivalent of the amount received to the aggregator to source the gold for the buyer.
- 6The aggregated gold is delivered back to the GoldBod.
- 7The GoldBod ships the gold to the buyer's destination.
- 8The cycle repeats.
Financial clearance requirements
- Duly signed letter of intent (LOI) by an authorized signatory of the buyer
- Company registration documents showing directorship of the buyer
- Passport biodata pages of the directors
- Trade license copy of the buyer
- Financial statement and at least six (6) months bank statement of the buyer
Large-scale, heavy-duty mining
Beyond aggregation, into mechanized production.
To meet accelerating global demand for gold, United Gold International has expanded beyond aggregation into large-scale, heavy-duty mechanized mining. This expansion strengthens the Company's direct control over gold supply, quality, and volume, complementing its existing aggregation network.
- Deployment of heavy-duty mining equipment and machinery to increase direct gold production capacity.
- Direct oversight of extraction, ensuring the same rigorous quality and compliance standards applied across the aggregation business.
- Diversified, more resilient supply base combining artisanal aggregation with mechanized, large-scale production.
- Positions UGI to scale output in line with rising international demand for responsibly sourced gold.
This dual model — aggregation plus direct large-scale mining — gives UGI a distinctive competitive position: the community reach and inclusiveness of artisanal sourcing, combined with the volume, consistency, and control of mechanized production.
Our track record
Evidence, not intent.
United Gold International has moved beyond start-up positioning into demonstrated, active trading performance. Over the past year, the Company has sourced and exported gold to international buyers, confirming UGI's operational capability to meet the compliance, quality, and logistics standards required by established global refiners.
- Active export relationships with international buyers within the past year.
- Proven ability to consolidate gold from multiple sourcing points into export-ready volumes accepted by institutional buyers.
- Demonstrated compliance with cross-border export documentation and regulatory clearance requirements.
- A growing base of buyer relationships that UGI is positioned to expand as heavy-duty mining output comes online.
This track record gives prospective partners, buyers, and investors tangible evidence — not just intent — of UGI's ability to deliver at an international standard.
Investment proposition
A secure foundation for compounding returns.
UGI's licensed status, strong supply chain, and commitment to compliance and sustainability provide a secure foundation for growth. With rising global demand for responsibly sourced gold, investors can expect:
Exclusive market access
GoldBod licensing provides privileged access to Ghana's $11.6 billion gold market.
Regulatory protection
Ghanaian ownership requirement creates significant barriers to entry for foreign competitors.
Self-financing model
Independent capital structure ensures operational flexibility and reduced external dependencies.
Growing market
52.6% growth in gold exports demonstrates exceptional market dynamics.
Strategic timing
Recently obtained 2025 license positions the company for immediate market participation.
Government support
Strong government backing for gold sector development and formalization.
Financial strength
A self-financing model built for momentum.
The self-financing aggregator model provides competitive advantages including faster transaction processing, better margins on gold purchases, and reduced regulatory oversight compared to GoldBod-financed aggregators.
Self-financing status
Independent funding capability eliminates dependency on external GoldBod financing.
Regulatory compliance
Maintains required minimum trade capital of GHS 100,000.
Operational flexibility
Greater negotiating power and operational independence.
Scalability
Ability to increase trade capital to match business growth opportunities.
Growth & strategy
Where we go next.
Sector expansion
- ASGM integration: government initiatives to formalize artisanal mining present significant aggregation opportunities
- Export growth: projected doubling of small-scale production creates an expanded supply base
- Technology integration: digital gold trading and blockchain verification systems
- Regional expansion: West African gold sector growth provides cross-border opportunities
- Value-added services: assaying, grading and quality certification
Strategic partnerships
- Licensed mining companies and cooperatives
- International gold trading houses and refineries
- Financial institutions providing trade financing
- Technology providers for supply chain optimization
Strategic goals
- Expand market presence across Africa and international markets
- Strengthen partnerships with global buyers and institutional investors
- Invest in technology to enhance traceability, efficiency and transparency
- Promote sustainable mining practices in collaboration with local communities
- Deliver consistent returns to investors through disciplined growth strategies
Sustainability, ethical sourcing & community development
Profit with purpose, mining with care.
UGI recognizes that long-term success in the gold sector depends on responsible practices that protect people, communities, and the environment. Sustainability and ethical sourcing are embedded in how the Company sources, verifies, and moves gold.
- Working exclusively with licensed, verified miners and mining groups to discourage illegal and unregulated mining activity.
- Promoting fair, transparent pricing for artisanal and small-scale miners within UGI's sourcing network.
- Supporting responsible environmental practices at sourcing and mining sites.
- Investing in the development of mining communities that supply and host UGI's operations.
- Aligning sourcing practices with international responsible-minerals guidance to support conflict-free, ethically sourced gold.
- Training programs on safe and environmentally responsible mining, community development projects in education, healthcare and infrastructure, and environmental conservation efforts to mitigate the impact of mining activities.
By formalizing and professionalizing the link between artisanal miners and international markets, UGI helps channel more of the value of Ghana's gold sector back into local communities and the national economy.
Meet our team
Led by operators who know this sector.
United Gold International is led by a management team with direct experience in Ghana's mining, trading, and export sectors, supported by governance and compliance functions dedicated to maintaining the Company's regulatory standing and operational integrity.
Clement Edem Asare Morjah
CEO
Ransford Darko
Head, Administration
Rashid Dadzie
Head, Finance
Edem Nestor
Head, Operations
Why partner with us
Four reasons buyers and investors choose UGI.
Compliance-First
Fully licensed operations reduce legal, reputational, and supply-chain risk for buyers and investors.
Traceability
Documented provenance from source to export supports responsible-sourcing requirements of institutional buyers and refiners.
Scale & Reliability
A dual model of aggregation and heavy-duty mining supports consistent, scalable supply volumes.
Impact
Investment and trade with UGI directly supports formalization, fair pricing, and community development in Ghana's mining regions.
Get in touch with us
Start a conversation.
Whether you are an investor, a buyer, or a partner — our team is ready to discuss how we can work together.
- Call us+233 20 878 0083 +233 53 399 9044
- Emailinfo@unitedgoldinternational.com
- Office13 Bissau Avenue, East Legon-Accra, Ghana
- Webwww.unitedgoldinternational.com
Or email us directly at info@unitedgoldinternational.com