World_Gold_Council
World Gold Council
International trade association for the gold industry
The World Gold Council is an international trade association for the gold industry based in the United Kingdom. It works across all parts of the industry, from gold mining to investment, with the aim of stimulating and sustaining demand for gold through market development.[1]
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It frequently publishes research advocating for gold as a preserver of wealth. It also provides analysis of the industry, offering insights into the drivers of gold demand. It has also launched various products such as SPDR Gold Shares and gold accumulation plans in India and China.[2]
The organisation's members[3] consist of gold mining companies.[4] It helps to support its members to mine reponsibly and developed the Conflict Free Gold Standard.[5]
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, it has offices in India, China, Singapore, UAE and the United States.[6] David Harquail became new president. WGC appoints David Tait as the CEO.[7]