Gold’s strong start to the year was reinforced during the second quarter of 2011 where total global gold demand measured 919.8 tonnes (t), worth a near-record US$44.5bn, with broad-based support across all sectors and geographies. Standout markets were India and China, as these two markets accounted for 52% of total bar and coin investment and 55% of global jewellery demand, the World Gold Council announced today.
The World Gold Council to showcase a selection of the most desirable and fashionable jewellery for the next generation at the India International Jewellery Show 2011
August 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The World Gold Council today announced that it will present an exclusive viewing of jewellery aimed at the younger consumer at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2011. The exhibition will showcase cutting edge fashion alongside timeless beauty, resulting in an aspirational selection for the contemporary Indian woman.
Visit the World Gold Council at IIJS 2011 from 4th to 8th August, and take inspiration from the most majestic, glamorous gold pieces which will dictate the future of jewellery.
July 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The World Gold Council today announced that it will present an exclusive viewing of jewellery aimed at the younger consumer at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2011. The exhibition will showcase cutting edge fashion alongside timeless beauty, resulting in an aspirational selection for the contemporary Indian woman.
The World Gold Council appoints Natalie Dempster to lead its Government Affairs team.
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, today announced that Natalie Dempster will lead its Government Affairs activities with immediate effect.
Gold posts positive returns in Q2 2011, while commodities suffer major price correction
July 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New research suggests higher allocations to gold could benefit portfolios in both inflationary and deflationary scenarios
July 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Independent analysis by Oxford Economics suggests that gold’s share of an optimal portfolio is around 5% in a base long-term economic scenario featuring 2.25% growth and 2% annual inflation . The optimal allocation rises in a more inflationary long-run scenario and also does so for more risk-averse investors in a scenario featuring weaker growth and low inflation.
First gold-based emissions control technology in commercial production
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Nanostellar Inc., a Silicon Valley developer of advanced materials, has completed the commercialisation of a gold-based catalyst, NS Gold™, which is now in production with one of the four largest European diesel car manufacturers. The World Gold Council has provided an additional investment which will help the company to accelerate wider commercial adoption of NS Gold™.
The World Gold Council appoints Brenda Bates to lead its communications
June 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The World Gold Council, the market development organisation for the gold industry, announced today the appointment of Brenda Bates as its Director of Communications. Mrs Bates will have overall responsibility for the strategic development of the World Gold Council’s communications across all markets, effective immediately. She will report directly to Aram Shishmanian, CEO of the World Gold Council, and will be based in London.