Listen "The greener way to gold: Artisan miners on the rise"
Episode Synopsis
This week on The Greener Way podcast, Michelle Baltazar, executive director of media at FS Sustainability, sits down with Shaokai Fan, head of asia pacific (ex china) and global head of central banks at the World Gold Council (WGC), to discuss the role of the WGC in enhancing the gold market, the significant rise in gold prices, and the importance of responsible gold mining principles. The discuss the challenges and initiatives surrounding artisanal small-scale gold mining (ASGM), including the use of mercury, exploitative labor practices, and efforts to improve traceability, processing plants, and responsible sourcing. 01:11 Understanding the World Gold Council02:05 Gold price trends and market insights02:41 Responsible gold mining principles04:04 Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM)00:00 Challenges and initiatives in ASGM06:15 Super funds and investment opportunities07:14 Innovations in gold traceability08:36 Central banks and responsible gold buying10:05 Addressing labour exploitation and modern slavery12:28 Gender diversity in mining13:31 Future of ASGM and gold marketThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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