Gold News
Events
The World Gold Council holds a number of programs and conferences designed to deliver incisive, timely content to investors and other key audiences.
Unlocking Digital Gold’s US$700bn Opportunity
The digital gold market, worth US$45–55bn today, could unlock up to US$700bn in latent demand, according to new research from World Gold Council and Boston Consulting Group. The report points to substantial untapped appetite among retail investors, with nearly nine in ten surveyed saying they would consider digital gold under the right conditions.
World Gold Council and EITI Join Forces to Strengthen ASGM Governance and Combat Illicit Gold Flows
New partnership will advance transparency, traceability and formalisation across artisanal and small-scale gold mining supply chains.
World Gold Council appoints Paul Brink as new Chair of the Board
The World Gold Council announces the appointment of Paul Brink, President and Chief Executive Officer of Franco-Nevada Corporation, as its new Chair. Paul succeeds Neal Froneman, who has completed his term as Chair of the Board.
World Gold Council launches Gold Dealer Assurance Standard
LONDON, 19 August 2026 – Today, the World Gold Council launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS)TM, a new global framework designed to strengthen trust and transparency in the retail gold market. Developed in consultation with industry and with support from the British Standards Institution (BSI), the Standard is a set of globally recognised best practices for gold dealers.
World Gold Council and Artisanal Gold Council Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining
Under the agreement, AGC will serve as a technical implementation partner for the World Gold Council’s Gold Processing Initiative (GPI), a program designed to support practical and scalable ASGM formalization through the introduction of centralized processing plants, traceability solutions, origin verification technology, and stronger market access for responsibly produced gold.
