From 1 July 2025, physical gold held on an allocated basis will be treated as a Tier 1 High-Quality Liquid Asset (HQLA) under Basel III for US banks, meaning it will now count at 100% of market value against core capital. This marks a major regulatory shift for the precious metals market, elevating gold from […]

Ready to elevate your leadership approach this year? Now is the perfect time to strategically plan and assemble a powerhouse leadership team to guide you through the challenges and triumphs of 2024. Consider these essential elements for your strategy: 1️⃣ Understand the Talent Landscape 🌐 Develop a comprehensive understanding of the current talent market. Keep […]

We are regularly surprised by prospective clients asking us whether we could “send a few CVs” for strategic leadership roles instead of running a targeted, objective-driven process to attract the best talent. There seems to be a belief that quick-fire, success-based recruitment offers broader market coverage since “more people are fighting to identify talent” for […]

In the aftermath of the last supercycle (2000 – 2013), disenchanted investors demanded that the industry rethink its business model and prioritise shareholder value. Value over volume found favour with the investment community over the prioritisation of production volume growth, and the regular payment of dividends was regimented. As miners realigned their balance sheets and […]