Ghana's fastest path to a mining license

Modern compliance30-40% faster

Goldlands Hub orchestrates every agency, every document, and every expert you need in one guided experience.

Processing speed

30-40% faster

Agencies connected

7 in one lane

Expert network

50+ verified

Application cockpit

Everything you've filed, in one place.

On track

Business Operating Permit80%

ETA: 3 days

EPA Permit55%

ETA: 2 weeks

Small-Scale Mining License30%

ETA: 3-6 months

New in 2024

Blockchain-backed vault

Timestamped & tamper-proof documents.

Licensed Mining Sites

Supporting sustainable ASGM operations across Ghana

Digital-First Process

Modern tools for modern miners

Expert Support

Verified professionals at every step

Platform essentials

Everything miners need, beautifully organized.

A modern control center for compliance-guided workflows, automated paperwork, and payments that actually work the first time.

Delivery certainty

Automation-first

Nationwide coverage

Built-in

Guided onboarding

Smart workflows that assess your readiness and keep only the steps relevant to your operation.

Built-in

7 agencies, one lane

MinCom, EPA, WRC, Forestry, GoldBod, GRA, and District Assemblies stitched into a single experience.

Built-in

Auto-filled forms

Adaptive forms that collect once, reuse everywhere, and reduce back-and-forth corrections.

Built-in

Live status

Every submission tracked with timestamps, next actions, and realistic delivery windows.

Built-in

Expert marketplace

Verified engineers, surveyors, lawyers, and consultants available on-demand for each milestone.

Built-in

Digital payments

MTN MoMo, Vodafone Cash, CalBank, and Zeepay payments in-app with instant receipts.

Built-in

GIS overlays

Interactive boundary checks, overlap detection, and site verification built into the flow.

Built-in

Smart notifications

Instant updates via SMS, email, or WhatsApp for status changes, deadlines, and renewals.

Built-in

Tamper-proof store

Documents secured with audit trails so every submission stays transparent and traceable.

How it works

A calmer path to compliance.

From the first readiness scan to the final approval, every step is sequenced with transparent ETAs.

Typical SSML cut from 8-12 months to 4-7 months.

Step 110 minutes

Profile and readiness scan

Operational details, location, and goals captured once with an instant readiness score.

Step 21-2 days

Document kit and smart forms

Auto-filled forms for DA, MinCom, EPA, and GoldBod with validation before submission.

Step 3Same week

Expert pairings

Verified engineer, surveyor, or legal advisor assigned to accelerate each milestone.

Step 4Continuous

Submission and live tracking

Digital payments, stamped receipts, and transparent status updates for every agency.

Every agency, one platform

Seven regulators, handled in a single workspace.

No more running between offices. Goldlands routes the right data to the right agency and keeps receipts in sync.

Agency

Minerals Commission

Small-Scale Mining License

Minerals License

Agency

EPA Ghana

Environmental Permit

EIA Certificate

Agency

Water Resources

Water Use Permit

Agency

Forestry Commission

Forest Entry Permit

Agency

GoldBod

Gold Selling License

Agency

GRA

Tax Registration

Agency

District Assembly

Business Operating Permit

Expert marketplace

Vetted professionals when you need them.

Pair with a licensed expert for each milestone. Search by specialty and region; we surface availability instantly.

Verified licenses on file

DKM

Dr. Kwame Mensah

Mining Engineer

Verified

Specialized in small-scale mining operations and EPA compliance. Over 15 years helping miners navigate regulatory requirements.

15 yrs exp.

4.9 (47)

Ashanti, Western +2

GHS 200/hr

142 projectsGhana Institution of Engineers

Akosua Osei

Environmental Consultant

Verified

Expert in Environmental Impact Assessments and EPA permit applications. Fluent in English and Twi.

10 yrs exp.

4.8 (38)

Greater Accra, Central +2

GHS 180/hr

95 projectsEPA Ghana

Samuel Boateng

Licensed Surveyor

Verified

Providing accurate cadastral surveys and site mapping for mining license applications.

12 yrs exp.

4.7 (52)

Ashanti, Bono East +2

GHS 150/hr

168 projectsGhana Institution of Surveyors

Grace Appiah

Legal Advisor

Verified

Mining law specialist. Assisted over 200 miners with license applications and legal compliance.

18 yrs exp.

5 (31)

Ahafo, Ashanti +14

GHS 250/hr

203 projectsGhana Bar Association

Joseph Ankrah

Geologist

Verified

Geological assessments and mineral resource evaluation for small-scale mining operations.

8 yrs exp.

4.6 (24)

Western, Western North +2

GHS 170/hr

67 projectsGhana Geological Society

Abena Owusu

Safety Officer

Verified

Mine safety compliance and training. Helping small-scale miners implement proper safety protocols.

11 yrs exp.

4.8 (29)

Ashanti, Eastern +2

GHS 160/hr

89 projectsGhana Mine Safety Board

Kofi Darko

Mining Engineer

Verified

Northern region mining specialist with expertise in sustainable extraction methods.

9 yrs exp.

4.7 (35)

Upper West, Savannah +2

GHS 185/hr

78 projectsGhana Institution of Engineers

Proof in the results

Miners who trusted Goldlands, licensed faster.

Kofi Mensah

Ashanti Region

"I got my SSML in 4 months instead of the usual 8-12. The platform made the process feel like a guided tour."

Small-Scale Mining License

Ama Sarpong

Western Region

"Matched with a surveyor in two clicks. The team kept me informed at every handoff between agencies."

EPA Permit

Yaw Boateng

Eastern Region

"Tracking my application in real-time removed so much anxiety. I knew exactly what was pending."

Business Operating Permit

Platform Impact

Trusted by miners across all 16 regions

Our platform is transforming how Ghana's small-scale miners achieve compliance

1,200+

Licensed Miners

16/16

Regions Covered

30-40%

Faster Processing

50+

Verified Experts

Final step

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