Gold demand lifted by central banks and ETFs in Q1
Global gold demand grew to 1,053.3t in the first quarter of 2019, up 7% on the same period last year, according to the World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report.
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ICBC partnership with World Gold Council to further develop the Chinese gold market
The World Gold Council and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (“ICBC”) have signed a memorandum of understanding for strategic cooperation within China’s gold market.
World Gold Council opens consultation on the Exposure Draft of the Responsible Gold Mining Principles
The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, has today launched the Exposure Draft of its Responsible Gold Mining Principles.
Highest central bank buying in 50 years drives 4% growth in gold demand in 2018
Global gold demand reached 4,345.1 tonnes (t) in 2018, up 4% on 2017 and in line with five-year average demand of 4,347.5t, according to the World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report.
Teranga Gold Corporation and Endeavour Mining Corporation join the World Gold Council
The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, has welcomed Teranga Gold Corporation and Endeavour Mining Corporation to its Board of Members.
World Gold Council appoints David Tait as incoming Chief Executive Officer
The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, today announced the appointment of David Tait as incoming Chief Executive Officer.
World Gold Council and MMTC-PAMP launch India’s first ‘Precious Metals Assay and Training Institute’
The World Gold Council and MMTC-PAMP India Pvt. Ltd. have jointly launched the ‘Precious Metals Assay and Training Institute’ (PMATI) to develop a new generation of skilled assayers.
World Gold Council publishes update to its Guidance Note on Non-GAAP Metrics – All-In Sustaining Costs and All-In Costs
The World Gold Council today published an update to its Guidance Note on “all-in sustaining costs” and “all-in costs”, which was first issued in June 2013.
World Gold Council launches definitive platform for gold data, analytics and research
Goldhub, a market-leading source of data, insights and analytical tools aimed at helping investors understand gold’s value as a strategic asset.
Gold demand steady in Q3, as central banks and consumer purchases offset ETF outflows
Global gold demand was steady in Q3 2018 at 964 tonnes (t), up just 6t year-on-year according to the World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report.
