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CMSI Partners Announce the Final Public Consultation for the Consolidated Mining Standard to Start on 8 October 2025
Partners of the Consolidated Mining Standard Initiative (CMSI) – The Copper Mark, ICMM, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and the World Gold Council (WGC) – are pleased to announce the final public consultation for the Consolidated Standard, Assurance Process and Claims Policy will run from 8 October to 17 November 2025.
World Gold Council launches report exploring future uses of digitalised gold
The World Gold Council today announced the launch of A New Golden Age: Imagining the Future of Digital Gold, a forward-looking report which explores the future potential uses and possibilities of digital gold.
Elton John Reveals the Golden Moments of his Celebrated Life
The World Gold Council unveils a new documentary, Touched by Gold, a powerful exploration of gold’s enduring influence on culture, creativity, and society, told through the voice and life stories of Elton John.
World Gold Council and Linklaters LLP Launch a Vision for the Next-Generation Gold Market
The World Gold Council, Linklaters and Hilltop Walk Consulting have unveiled a pioneering vision to transform the global gold market through the introduction of Wholesale Digital Gold—a transformative concept that will enhance how gold is owned, traded, and utilised.
Strong Investor Interest Drives Gold Demand Higher
The World Gold Council’s Q2 2025 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total quarterly gold demand (including OTC1) reached 1,249t, a 3% increase year-on-year amid a high price environment. Strong gold investment flows largely fuelled quarterly growth, as an increasingly unpredictable geopolitical environment and price momentum sustained demand.
