July 2023

Alchemist 110

Gold Market

The Role of Gold in Central Bank Reserves

By James Steel
Chief Precious Metals Analyst, HSBC Bank USA NA

Refining

The Elephant in the Room

By Kim H. Esbensen
Research Professor and Consultant

By Duncan Aldwin Vogel
Global Expert in Weighing, Sampling and Testing of Traded Commodities

History

70 Fathoms Deep: Going for Gold

By Simon Rostron
LBMA Consultant

Mining

Breaking Ground: Global Workshop Unites Nations to Tackle Gold Traceability and Sustainability Challenges

By Dr Barbara Beck
Lecturer & Senior Researcher, University of Lausanne

Gold Market

Editorial | Alchemist 110

Gold Market

Facing Facts: Could streaming be the solution for a lacklustre exploration investment?

Central Banks

Facing Facts: Central Bank Buying in 2023

Obituary

In Remembrance: Ernie Watkins

Member Update

Spotlight on New Members: Ashoka Global DMCC

Alchemist 110

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