Can Ghana's gold export ban boost its economy?

Ghana, Africa's largest gold producer, has banned the export of unrefined gold as part of a broader push to process more of its mineral resources at home. Under the new rules, licensed traders must have their gold refined at a GoldBod-approved refinery before applying for export. The government says the policy could help Ghana retain more value from its gold, while President John Mahama says he aims to end raw minerals exports altogether by 2030. But with questions remaining over Ghana's refining capacity, foreign investment and the risk of illicit trade, can Ghana make the policy work? 00:00 Ghana’s gold dilemma 00:30 Why Ghana is banning unrefined gold exports 01:40 How miners and traders are reacting 03:48 Why Ghana is pushing for local refining 05:16 How much does gold contribute to Ghana’s economy? 07:43 Does Ghana have enough refining capacity? 08:34 Can Ghana move beyond refining to real value addition? 10:38 From raw gold to jewellery: where the real value lies 12:16 Are Ghana’s refineries ready? 13:39 Will the policy create more jobs? 15:19 How will foreign investors react? 18:08 Can Ghana stop gold smuggling? 19:35 What Ghana must get right 21:23 What Ghanaians think about the gold export ban 24:03 Can Ghana really benefit from its gold?