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The challenge of improving the position of responsible artisanal and small-scale gold miners needs a multi-stakeholder response

We recently brought together a panel, in partnership with the LBMA, to discuss 'Improving the position of responsible Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners – the role of Central Banks and other constructive actors'. Watch the discussion.

Edward Bickham.

28 April, 2021

How can gold mining contribute to better lives? Kinross Gold explains

Last year we launched a new report, Gold Mining’s Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), looking at the meaningful progress our Members are making towards social and economic development. We spoke to Kinross about their achievements and aspirations when it comes to contributing to the SDGs.

Hannah Brandstaetter .

14 April, 2021

Gender quotas at the highest levels: a quick fix working the wrong end of the pipeline

As seen in Reuters Foundation, this opinion piece explores gender quotas and creating the pipeline of the next generation of female leaders.

Jody Kuzenko .

9 March, 2021

International Women’s Day – a time to celebrate and reflect

Today marks International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women all over the world. But it’s also a day to reflect on the fact that we are far from achieving gender equality.

Hannah Brandstaetter .

8 March, 2021

Introducing the Responsible Gold Mining Principles – Understanding Impacts

In this article, we focus on umbrella Principle 2 ‘understanding impacts’. The commitment is that gold mining companies should ‘engage with stakeholders and implement management systems, so as to ensure that they assess, understand and manage impacts, realise opportunities and provide remedy where needed.’

Edward Bickham.

5 March, 2021

WGC joins the Responsible Minerals Initiative

When you buy a consumer product that comes with the label “responsibly sourced”, what exactly is behind that statement? This is at the heart of the mission of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) which the World Gold Council recently joined as an association member.

Peter Sinclair.

3 March, 2021

World Gold Council and the African Mining Indaba 2020

The World Gold Council recently sent a small delegation to the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2020 conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

John Mulligan .

17 February, 2021

Gold as a driver of change - little things and big impacts

Gold’s diverse functions and uses have a diverse range of significant impacts. The sector will be absolutely vital in delivering the applications, technology and infrastructure needed to move towards a cleaner, safer world.

John Mulligan .

11 February, 2021

Webinar replay: Gold’s ESG credentials

Investors are increasingly asking if gold can be considered an ESG compliant asset. We believe it certainly should and were delighted to participate in the webinar to highlight what the gold mining sector is doing in the ESG space.

Terry Heymann.

29 January, 2021

Gold mining's contribution to SDG 10

One of the ways gold mining companies are contributing to SDG 10 is by taking steps to ensure that economic and educational opportunities.

Hannah Brandstaetter .

15 January, 2021

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The challenge of improving the position of responsible artisanal and small-scale gold miners needs a multi-stakeholder response

How can gold mining contribute to better lives? Kinross Gold explains

Gender quotas at the highest levels: a quick fix working the wrong end of the pipeline

International Women’s Day – a time to celebrate and reflect

Introducing the Responsible Gold Mining Principles – Understanding Impacts

WGC joins the Responsible Minerals Initiative

World Gold Council and the African Mining Indaba 2020

Gold as a driver of change - little things and big impacts

Webinar replay: Gold’s ESG credentials

Gold mining's contribution to SDG 10

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