The Authority on Gold
Gold Demand Trends Q2 2018
Gold demand stayed soft in Q2, dropping to 964.3t. The H1 total of 1,959.9t is the lowest since 2009. Read more.
Mid year outlook 2018
Gold investors saw their fortunes change during the second quarter after benefiting from gold’s strong performance in Q1. As we look ahead, we have identified three key macro trends that will influence gold’s behaviour in the second half of 2018.
Recommendations for the further development of China’s gold market
On July 25th, the 3rd China International Gold Conference, co-sponsored by the China Gold Association and the World Gold Council, was held in Beijing. At the event, the Development Research Center of the State Council and the World Gold Council jointly issued the "Recommendations for the futher development of China's gold market report".
Gold Investor, July 2018
This edition of Gold Investor focuses on technology, analysing gold’s current use and future potential across a range of applications.
Gold and climate change: An introduction
The World Gold Council's ‘Gold and climate change’ report, provides investors with greater clarity around gold’s impacts on climate change.
China's jewellery market - quietly improving
The 2005-2013 boom in Chinese gold jewellery demand was followed by a fallow few years, which saw demand shrink by one third. But there are green shoots of recovery emerging. 2017 saw modest growth, aided by industry efforts to better engage with modern consumers. And continued innovation by the trade could bear fruit over the coming years.
Responsible Gold Mining Principles
Working with our Member companies and underpinned by existing widely-respected standards and codes, we have set out principles that we believe address the key environmental, social and governance issues for the gold mining sector.
Investment summit report
Read our investment summit report with insights from leading industry experts, asset owners, academics, policy makers and official institutions on the major long-term challenges facing investors today.