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WGC Responsible Gold Mining Principles

World Gold Council (WGC)

The World Gold Council (WGC) is a membership body that develops standards, promotes demand for gold and supports the gold market.

The WGC's Responsible Gold Mining Principles establish a set of expectations for consumers, investors and the downstream gold supply chain for what constitutes responsible gold mining. These Principles recognise and consolidate existing frameworks, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, the principles of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and the International Council on Mining and Metals’ (ICMM) Performance Expectations.

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  • Current Version: v1 (2019)
  • First Published: 2019
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GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Management Systems

Risk and Impact Assessments and Management

BUSINESS ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Business Integrity

Stakeholder Engagement

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS

Artisanal and Small-Scale Operations

Supply Chain Practices

LABOUR

Labour Rights

Occupational Health and Safety

Employment Terms and Conditions

COMMUNITY

Community Rights, Health, Relations and Development

Land Acquisition and Resettlement

HUMAN RIGHTS

Human Rights

Security Forces

Indigenous Peoples

ENVIRONMENT

Energy Efficiency

Water Stewardship

Climate Action and Emissions

Environmental Policy

Tailings

Mine Waste Management

Mining-Specific Pollution

Ambient Impacts

Biodiversity

Land Management

CLOSURE AND RECLAMATION

Closure and Reclamation

Mine Closure