World Gold Council
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Follow our press and media contact for the latest gold market news and events. The World Gold Council is the market development organisation of the gold industry. Working within the investment, jewellery and technology sectors, as well as engaging in government affairs, its purpose is to provide industry leadership.
World Gold Council
2M ago
The World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report reveals that annual gold demand (excluding OTC) fell to 4,448t in 2023, down just 5% from a notably strong 2022. When factoring in demand from the OTC markets and other sources, total demand climbed to a new annual record at 4,899t ..read more
World Gold Council
5M ago
In a move to address the challenges posed by the illicit trade of hand-carried gold, the World Gold Council (WGC), in collaboration with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), has announced a strategic initiative. This project will seek to strengthen and standardize international regulations and procedures, addressing a crucial gap in the responsible sourcing and trade of gold ..read more
World Gold Council
6M ago
The World Gold Council’s Q3 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that support for the asset continues as central bank buying maintains a historic pace, bringing quarterly gold demand (excluding OTC) to 1,147t, 8% ahead of its five-year average ..read more
World Gold Council
7M ago
The World Gold Council announces the release of a new documentary: GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba, created in partnership with Pioneer Productions ..read more
World Gold Council
7M ago
4th OCTOBER 2023, LONDON - The World Gold Council announces the appointment of Neal Froneman, CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater, as its new Chair. Neal succeeds Randy Smallwood, President and CEO of Wheaton Precious Metals Corp, who served as Chair of the Board since 2020 ..read more
World Gold Council
7M ago
An independent evaluation process has confirmed that there is a high degree of interoperability between the Responsible Gold Mining Principles and the Responsible Gold Guidance ..read more
World Gold Council
7M ago
The World Gold Council today announced that its members, who represent the majority of the global large-scale gold mining industry, have committed to providing enhanced transparency in the gold supply chain ..read more
World Gold Council
9M ago
Gold demand (excluding OTC) dropped by 2% y/y to 921t during Q2, although total demand (inclusive of OTC) was up 7% y/y, pointing to a solid gold market globally ..read more
World Gold Council
1y ago
The World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report reveals that while gold demand (excluding OTC) was 13% lower year-on-year, a recovery in the OTC market propped up total gold demand to 1,174t, a slight 1% increase compared to Q1 2022 ..read more
World Gold Council
1y ago
The World Gold Council announces that Pan American Silver and Osisko Gold Royalties have joined the World Gold Council as members. For nearly three decades, Pan American Silver has owned and operated silver and gold mines in the Americas. Osisko is a precious metals royalty company that holds a North American focused portfolio of over 180 royalties, streams and precious metal offtakes ..read more