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World Gold Council report highlights responsible gold mining’s continuing constructive impact on host economies
The World Gold Council yesterday released its second Responsible Gold Mining and Value Distribution report at the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development in Geneva. This edition of the report reinforces the continuing contribution responsible gold mining can make in supporting economic development in host countries.
Singapore Kilobar Gold Contract To Launch in October 2014
Singapore, Monday, 29 September 2014
International Enterprise (IE) Singapore, Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA), Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the World Gold Council, today announced that the new exchange-traded Singapore Kilobar Gold Contract (“Contract”) will launch on Monday, 13 October 2014.
New Gold Investor Report Highlights How Rising GDP Drives Consumer Gold Demand
“The growth dividend: how rising GDP lifts consumer gold demand” – one of a series of papers published today by the World Gold Council – highlights how gold demand benefits at all stages of the economic cycle, including in times of expansion as well as in times of duress.
Start of Shanghai Free Trade Zone trading sees World Gold Council and Shanghai Gold Exchange announce future cooperation to develop China's gold market
World Gold Trust Services Appoints William Rhind as Chief Executive Officer
World Gold Trust Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the World Gold Council, has named William Rhind as its Chief Executive Officer. His appointment is with immediate effect and alongside his responsibilities for ETFs, at the World Gold Council.
