WGC opens consultations on draft Responsible Gold Mining Principles

Gold industry market development organisation, the World Gold Council (WGC), on Tuesday launched the exposure draft of its Responsible Gold Mining Principles, which establish a new framework with clear expectations for investors and downstream users as to what constitutes responsible gold mining. The Responsible Gold Mining Principles are intended to be a credible, comprehensive framework through which gold mining companies can provide confidence that their gold has been produced responsibly.