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Improving healthcare and providing economic growth opportunities in Ghana – Golden Star explains how

We’ve had an opportunity to speak to Philipa Varris, Executive Vice President, Head of Sustainability at Golden Star to dig deep into the company’s achievements when it comes to contributing to SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Hannah Brandstaetter .

13 May, 2021

Gold and climate change - what, why, and how?

As with all sectors, there will be challenges and obstacles on the pathway to Net Zero, but there is a relatively clear opportunity for gold mining to decarbonise which we believe will open up further opportunities and offer beneficial impacts to a wider set of stakeholders

John Mulligan .

6 May, 2021

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