All Brands Owned by World Gold Council

Who owns the World Gold Council?

Its 29 member companies own it collectively. These are the world's leading gold mining, royalty, and streaming companies, including Newmont, Barrick, and Agnico Eagle. It is a not-for-profit Swiss association with no single owner.

Is the World Gold Council a public company?

No. It is a membership association, not a corporation, and has no stock listing. Many of its members are publicly traded miners.

Where is the World Gold Council headquartered?

Its head office is at 15 Fetter Lane, London, England. It is legally registered in Geneva, Switzerland, and maintains offices in New York, Mumbai, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Dubai.

How does the World Gold Council fund itself?

Primarily through sponsor fees on the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) and SPDR Gold MiniShares (GLDM) ETFs it created with State Street in 2004 and 2018. Member dues are a minor share of income.

What does the World Gold Council do?

It develops the market for gold through research such as Gold Demand Trends, investment products such as the SPDR ETFs, and industry standards such as the Responsible Gold Mining Principles. It does not mine, refine, or sell gold.