Responsible Gold Mining & Sustainable Development

Responsible gold mining & how can it aid sustainable development? – podcast

Sue George, The Guardian UK

Three key figures from the gold industry discuss the role of the Conflict-Free Gold Standard in ensuring responsible mining and explore whether it is achieving what it set out to do.  

 

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 This Sustainable Business podcast on responsible mining looks at the implications of the Conflict-Free Gold Standard. Among the other issues it considers are the contribution of gold to development; the role of small-scale, or artisanal, miners; the role of legislation in ensuring gold is mined responsibly; the complementary roles of companies and governments; and the contributions of consumers, shareholders and investors.

On the podcast discussing the Standard and its role in responsible gold mining are Terry Heymann, director, Responsible Gold, at the World Gold Council; Ruth Crowell, deputy chief executive at the London Bullion Market Association and Sophia Pickles, campaigner at NGO Global Witness.

Gold is one of the world's most valuable and desirable commodities. Despite the recent slump in gold prices – after a long period of growth – it remains one of the most significant sources of revenue for many countries. Gold is also used in a wide range of applications from technology to health to currency; 60% of gold is turned into jewellery.


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