International Bullion Centre Recommendation Number 4: Cooperation & Partnerships

Responsible sourcing is a collective effort. 

The fourth International Bullion Centre (IBC) recommendation emphasises working with governments, regulators, industry groups and NGOs to align expectations and share information.

This collaboration:

• Supports public-sector recognition of responsible sourcing efforts
• Enhances policy alignment across borders
• Enables better monitoring of supply chains
• Strengthens credibility and market integrity
   

Cooperation is how we turn standards into meaningful, system-wide outcomes. Find out more about our strategic partnerships in our 2025 Annual Report.

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