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Geopolitical and economic uncertainty bolster gold demand and prices in 2023
The World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report reveals that annual gold demand (excluding OTC) fell to 4,448t in 2023, down just 5% from a notably strong 2022. When factoring in demand from the OTC markets and other sources, total demand climbed to a new annual record at 4,899t.
Collaboration underway to develop consolidated standard for responsible mining
The Copper Mark, Mining Association of Canada, ICMM and the World Gold Council are working towards consolidating their individual voluntary responsible mining and metals standards into a single global responsible mining standard, and multi-stakeholder oversight system.
World Gold Council and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Collaborate to Combat Illicit Hand-Carried Gold Trade
In a move to address the challenges posed by the illicit trade of hand-carried gold, the World Gold Council (WGC), in collaboration with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), has announced a strategic initiative. This project will seek to strengthen and standardize international regulations and procedures, addressing a crucial gap in the responsible sourcing and trade of gold.
Gold Demand Trends: Support for gold continues as central banks maintain historic buying in Q3
The World Gold Council’s Q3 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that support for the asset continues as central bank buying maintains a historic pace, bringing quarterly gold demand (excluding OTC) to 1,147t, 8% ahead of its five-year average.
Gold Industry Supply Chain Confirms Steps to Underscore Trust from Mine to Market
An independent evaluation process has confirmed that there is a high degree of interoperability between the Responsible Gold Mining Principles and the Responsible Gold Guidance.
