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Bullion World | Volume 5 | Issue 08 | August 2025

Gold Principles Group:

Uniting Global Standards for a

Responsible Gold Ecosystem

As the global gold industry enters a new era of accountability and transparency, the Gold Principles
Group (GPG) has emerged as a vital coalition committed to aligning global stakeholders under a shared
ethical and operational framework. In an age where supply chains are scrutinized for environmental,
social, and governance (ESG) impact, the GPG is driving collective efforts to harmonize standards and
ensure gold is responsibly sourced, transparently traded, and sustainably managed.

Why the Gold Principles Group Was Formed
Fragmentation in the global gold ecosystem has long created inconsistencies in how gold is mined, refined,
certified, and traded. From artisanal miners to large-scale refineries, from central banks to digital gold platforms -
varying definitions of ‘responsible gold’ have complicated compliance, trust, and policy alignment.

Recognizing this gap, the Gold Principles Group was founded to become the central coordinating platform that
brings together diverse voices - refining hubs, exchanges, regulators, industry bodies, and NGOs - to work
towards a common language for responsible gold practices.

The formation of GPG reflects the maturing of the gold sector, transitioning from isolated regional regulations to
a globally unified approach that can facilitate better compliance, investor confidence, and traceability.

These institutions represent a cross-section of the value chain - from miners and refiners to traders, certifiers,
and market facilitators - ensuring GPG is holistic in approach and inclusive in its outreach.

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