World Gold Council news
World Gold Council report reveals exploitation threat in ASGM
The World Gold Council and the Rt. Hon Dominic Raab have released a report outlining ways to tackle exploitation and corruption in the artisanal gold mining sector.
Central banks commit to supporting responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining
The World Gold Council has announced that four central banks have committed to signing ‘The London Principles’, to support responsible artisanal and small-scale gold mining.
Certainty Through Uncertain Times
John Reade, World Gold Council, reviews gold’s performance in 2023 and assesses what 2024 has in store.
World Gold Council appoints new Chair and Board member
The World Gold Council has announced the appointment of Neal Froneman, Sibanye-Stillwater, as its new Chair, and welcomes Niël Pretorius, DRDGOLD, as a new Director of the Board.
World Gold Council welcomes two new industry leaders to its membership
The World Gold Council announces that Pan American Silver and Osisko Gold Royalties have joined the World Gold Council as members.
Gold industry commits to declaration of responsibility and sustainability principles
Convened by LBMA and World Gold Council, the gold industry has come together to sign a declaration of responsibility and sustainability principles.
Gold ETFs had net outflows of US$9 billion in 2021
New data released by the World Gold Council reports that physically backed gold ETFs saw global outflows of 173 t (-US$9.1 billion, -4% AUM) in 2021.
Outflows from gold ETFs accelerate in October
New data released by the World Gold Council reports that gold-backed ETFs (gold ETFs) experienced net outflows of 25.5 t (-US$1.4 billion, -0.7% AUM) in October.
Hummingbird Resources implements World Gold Council’s Responsible Gold Mining Principles
Hummingbird Resources plc has provided an update on the company's progress in adhering to the World Gold Council's Responsible Gold Mining Principles.
Gold ETFs continue to slide in September driving net outflows in 3Q21
The World Gold Council has recently released new data for September 2021.