Unearthed: Responsible Sourcing in the Gold Value Chain, ft Sakhila Mirza, Deputy Chief Executive & General Counsel, LBMA

In this episode, hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni from the World Gold Council interview Sakhila Mirza, Deputy Chief Executive and General Counsel at the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) to learn more about the LBMA’s role in the global gold and precious metals industries. Sakhila provides a detailed overview of the LBMA’s role as membership organisation for participants in the Loco London Precious Metals Market. She outlines their standards including the Good Delivery List, the Global Precious Metals Code and the Responsible Gold Guidance.

The conversation then moves on to how technology and the GBI programme can support greater transparency across the gold supply chain. Finally Sakhila, John and Joe dive into the LBMA’s sustainability and responsible sourcing programme, which includes a discussion on the Gold Principles Group and pan-industry initiatives, International Bullion Centres, and artisanal and small-scale gold mining.