Hannah Brandstaetter
Former ESG Programme Director World Gold CouncilImproving healthcare and providing economic growth opportunities in Ghana – Golden Star explains how
We’ve had an opportunity to speak to Philipa Varris, Executive Vice President, Head of Sustainability at Golden Star to dig deep into the company’s achievements when it comes to contributing to SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).
World Gold Council
The experts on goldInflation and Interest Rates: Impact on the Markets and Gold
With inflation and interest rates increasingly top of mind for investors, the World Gold Council, in partnership with State Street Global Advisors, invited renowned financial author and historian James Grant of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer to share his perspectives on the direction of monetary policy and implications for gold and the broader markets.
John Mulligan
Head of Sustainability Strategy World Gold CouncilGold and climate change - what, why, and how?
As with all sectors, there will be challenges and obstacles on the pathway to Net Zero, but there is a relatively clear opportunity for gold mining to decarbonise which we believe will open up further opportunities and offer beneficial impacts to a wider set of stakeholders
Shaokai Fan
Head of Asia Pacific (ex China) & Global Head of Central Banks World Gold CouncilExecutive Programme Virtual Modules: Gold Supply, Demand and Valuation
The Executive Programme in Gold Reserves Management is the World Gold Council’s flagship training programme for central banks. This video from the programme reviews the supply, demand and valuation of gold.
Edward Bickham
Senior Adviser World Gold CouncilThe challenge of improving the position of responsible artisanal and small-scale gold miners needs a multi-stakeholder response
We recently brought together a panel, in partnership with the LBMA, to discuss 'Improving the position of responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners – the role of Central Banks and other constructive actors'. Watch the discussion.
Krishan Gopaul
Senior Analyst, EMEA World Gold CouncilGold can benefit from heightened level of savings
While risk and uncertainty may be lower, the potential impact on gold is a little more nuanced than some investors might realise. So, how might this increased stock of savings impact gold then? Well, for this we can look to gold’s dual nature, both as an investment and a consumer good...
Shaokai Fan
Head of Asia Pacific (ex China) & Global Head of Central Banks World Gold CouncilCentral bank domestic gold purchase programmes
We have published a new report – Central bank domestic ASGM purchase programmes – which discusses the growing trend of central banks buying gold from domestically-produced sources, and the role that these institutions can play in developing and formalising the Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) sector in their countries.
Mukesh Kumar
Former Senior Analyst, India World Gold CouncilIndia’s gold market in March: Indian imports were highest in a decade amid robust retail demand and re-stocking by trade
Explore India's gold market in March - domestic gold prices, retail gold demand, official imports, RBI gold data and more...
World Gold Council
The experts on goldIncreasing trust in the gold market
The World Gold Council has published its first German-language investor guidance for retail investors on gold. Launched in collaboration with BayernLB, one of the largest banks in Germany, the guidance helps private investors to evaluate providers, ask the right questions, and understand what products are best suited for them.
Dr Tatiana Fic
Director, Central Banks and Public Policy World Gold CouncilCentral and Eastern European central banks significantly expand their gold reserves
Last month Hungary tripled its gold reserves. The decision by the National Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank, MNB) to increase its gold reserves to 94.5 tonnes, a historic high, follows a 10-fold increase in Hungary’s gold holdings in the last quarter of 2018.
World Gold Council
The experts on goldStrategic Edge Video Series: James Steel of HSBC Bank
In the latest video from our Strategic Edge series, James Steel, Chief Precious Metals Analyst at HSBC Bank, joined our Global Head of Research, Juan Carlos Artigas to discuss market dynamics impacting gold performance.
Hannah Brandstaetter
Former ESG Programme Director World Gold CouncilHow can gold mining contribute to better lives? Kinross Gold explains
Last year we launched a new report, Gold Mining’s Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), looking at the meaningful progress our Members are making towards social and economic development. We spoke to Kinross about their achievements and aspirations when it comes to contributing to the SDGs and heard first-hand from those working on the ground who are impacting and improving the lives of many.
