The World Gold Council (WGC) has identified the key physical climate-related vulnerabilities of the gold mining industry and outlined a range of adaptation strategies to support the industry in managing the associated risks.
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Gold spikes as Russia closes in
The gold price has risen to its highest point since November 2020 in Australian dollar terms, as tensions between Russia and Ukraine worried investors.
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Gold’s diversity leads to rise in demand
The World Gold Council has released its latest Gold Demand Trends Report revealing that annual demand has recovered.
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Gold price set to strengthen after rocky 2021
2021 saw the gold price record its first calendar year decline since 2018, falling 4 per cent to end the year at $US1820 ($2500) per ounce of gold, according to the Perth Mint.
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Gold contribution a shining example
The World Gold Council (WGC) has highlighted the social and economic impact of its largest gold mining members, including a $37.9 billion contribution to GDP and exponential job creation.
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Gold prices soar to five-month high
Spot gold prices have hit a five-month high, closing at $US1908.85 ($2466.18) per ounce on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding the US economy continued.
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Golden rewards during an economic downturn
Not many commodities are as good as gold when a crisis hits. Australian Mining speaks with the World Gold Council and The Perth Mint about the past, present and future of the precious metal.
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Gold demand dives toward 2019 year-end
Global demand for gold last year has declined despite record investment inflows on the back of US dollar gold price rallying to a six-year high.
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All that is gold glitters
World Gold Council director John Mulligan probes into gold’s robustness amid threats of climate change, the global transition to renewables and the booming Asian economy. And the outlook is looking good.
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Gold investment demand persists amid shrinking production
Global gold demand grew modestly by 3 per cent to 1107.9 tonnes in the third quarter of 2019 on the same period last year, according to the World Gold Council.
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Gold to remain robust despite climate change concerns
Climate-related risks and opportunities could impact the future prospects of the gold industry, according to the World Gold Council’s latest analysis.
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World Gold Council announces responsible gold mining framework
The World Gold Council has launched its responsible gold mining principles, a framework aimed at consumers, investors and the downstream gold supply chain.
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Global rush for gold continues to surge
Global gold demand has continued to grow in the second quarter this year off the back of sustained central bank buying and growth in gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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Gold demand has ‘soft start’ to 2018
Global gold demand has dropped 7 per cent in the first quarter of 2018 due to weaker investment, according to the latest trends report from the World Gold Council (WGC).
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Gold mine production edges higher in 2017
Global gold mine production finished 2017 fractionally higher than the previous year, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).
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Why cryptocurrencies are no substitute for gold
Gold performed well in 2017, with its value improving by 13 per cent in US dollar terms over the year. The precious metal’s price rise was, however, no match for bitcoin, which enjoyed a 13-fold increase in value by the end of the year.
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Gold production rises, price slide remains
Cost cutting and a move to higher grade ores has seen Australia’s quarterly gold production rise 4 per cent to 69.5 tonnes.
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Gold price tipped to improve but market not following suit
The World Gold Council has told the Diggers and Dealers mining conference that gold prices will improve over the long term due to strong demand from China and India.
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