World Gold Council

The World Gold Council (WGC) 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, whilst stimulating and sustaining demand for gold.

WGC develops gold-backed solutions, services and markets, based on true market insight. As a result, WGC creates structural shifts in demand for gold across key market sectors.
WGC provides insights into the international gold markets, helping people to better understand the wealth preservation qualities of gold and its role in meeting the social and environmental needs of society.

Based in the UK, with operations in India, China, the Middle East, Europe and the USA, the WGC is an association whose members include the world’s leading and most forward thinking gold mining companies. These companies account for approximately 60% of corporate gold production.