Two extraordinary pieces of gold couture are commissioned by the World Gold Council
Throughout history, gold, the most precious and chronicled of metals, has universally fascinated and awed. In recognition of this timeless appeal, the World Gold Council is sponsoring a new exhibition at Goldsmith’s Hall in London. Entitled “Gold: Power and Allure”, the exhibition, which opens…
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World Gold Council launches report on “The economic contribution of large-scale gold mining in Peru”
Large scale gold mining has made a substantially positive impact on the economy of Peru, according to the latest report from the World Gold Council. The report examined the top producing gold mines operated by World Gold Council member companies in Peru, namely Yanacocha (Newmont, Buenaventura), Cerro…
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Layer of gold nanodots could improve organic solar cell efficiency
A layer of gold nanodots on the surface of indium-tin oxide (ITO) coated glass may improve the efficiency of organic photovoltaic cells, according to new research published in the journal, Gold Bulletin. The paper, written by an international team from France and Denmark, explains how a discontinuous…
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