In this episode of Unearthed, hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni are joined by Dr. Robin Kolvenbach, CEO of Argor-Heraeus a major precious metals refining company located in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

The Central Bank of Russia continued its net sales in July, offloading a further 6t of gold. Russia has sold 50t of gold ...

Geopolitics intensified last week on expanded Iran sanctions and escalating trade tensions with Canada. A hawkish message from Fed chair Warsh at Jackson Hole jolted markets. On the data front: US ...

Last week, markets were driven by geopolitical tensions and policy surprises. The expiry of the US-Iran ceasefire and threats of economic and military retaliation heightened geopolitical uncertainty, ...

Who’s going to buy our bonds? While Treasury yields ultimately reflect expectations for growth, inflation and monetary policy, investors are paying increasing attention to the balance between a ...

The Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS)™ is the first ever global best-practice framework for retail and wholesale gold dealers serving the retail gold market. Developed by the World Gold Council in ...

LONDON, 19 August 2026 – Today, the World Gold Council launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS) TM, a new global framework designed to strengthen trust and transparency in the retail gold ...

Demand conditions are improving, raising expectations of a stronger festive season. While elevated prices may continue to influence jewellery purchases, investment demand remains supportive. Following ...

The Gold Market Primers collection offers foundational, but in-depth, overviews of how key parts of the global gold market function. They serve as key educational resources for anyone looking to ...

Last week, global economic updates delivered a blend of signals, while US-Iran talks showed little progress. In the US, subdued inflation, weak retail sales and softer consumer sentiment reduced ...

If the gold price continues to break higher investment demand for gold may improve. However, the domestic equity market rebound in early August – should it persist – could divert attention. Wholesale ...

This episode was recorded on 13 August 2026. In this episode of Unearthed, hosts Joe Cavatoni and John Reade unpack gold's push toward $4,400/oz, as softer US economic data clouds the outlook for ...