Gold has historically been regarded as a store of value, with its scarcity and global recognition supporting its role in long-term wealth preservation and portfolio diversification. Gold miners may provide leveraged exposure to gold, with operational improvements creating potential for stronger cash flows. A context-sensitive responsible-mining framework may support the assessment of how effectively gold miners manage material risks, strengthen business resilience and contribute to sustainable development.

The World Gold Council's Responsible Gold Mining Principles serve as a useful reference for responsible mining. The following is a Q&A with John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy at the World Gold Council, who helped us explore these concepts.

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