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Gold Commentary
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.
Idris Elba Reveals Gold's Untold Stories
The World Gold Council announces the release of a new documentary: GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba, created in partnership with Pioneer Productions.
World Gold Council appoints Neal Froneman as new Chair, and welcomes new Board member DRDGOLD
4th OCTOBER 2023, LONDON - The World Gold Council announces the appointment of Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater, as its new Chair. Neal succeeds Randy Smallwood, President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp, who served as Chair of the Board since 2020.
