Global leaders from the bullion, mining and precious metals industries are set to gather in London as The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council (WGC) is all set to jointly host the Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Summit 2026 from June 17-19 at the Hilton London Tower Bridge. It is bringing together industry participants, regulators, refiners, civil society groups and policymakers to discuss the evolving sustainability and responsible sourcing landscape within the global precious metals sector.
According to the organizers, the summit will focus on how geopolitical developments and evolving regulations are reshaping expectations around sustainability, compliance and responsible sourcing practices across the bullion industry. Discussions during the event will centre on practical implementation strategies, emerging risks, collaborative partnerships and industry-led initiatives aimed at improving sourcing standards, particularly in high-risk and artisanal mining regions.
The summit agenda has been designed for stakeholders across the precious metals value chain including governments, regulators, refiners, miners, financial institutions and assurance providers.
Opening Session to Focus on Responsible Sourcing Challenges
The opening session titled “Why Dialogue Must Now Become Action” will feature remarks by Ruth Crowell, Chief Executive of LBMA, and David Tait, Chief Executive Officer of the World Gold Council.
The summit will also feature a keynote address by Dominic Raab, Head of Global Affairs at Appian Capital Advisory and Special Envoy to the World Gold Council, on the topic “Combatting Illicit Gold Flows: How Collective Failure and a Responsibility to Act Demands Coordinated Action.”
LBMA Highlights Industry Transparency Efforts
The announcement comes as LBMA continues expanding transparency initiatives across the bullion market. As of end-April 2026, London vaults held 9,372 tonnes of gold, representing a 0.35% monthly increase, valued at approximately USD 1.4 trillion or nearly 749,768 gold bars.
Silver holdings in London vaults stood at 27,454 tonnes, down 0.1% from the previous month, valued at approximately USD 64.9 billion and equivalent to around 915,122 silver bars. LBMA said publication of monthly vault holding data reflects the association’s continued commitment toward greater market transparency and timely disclosure.
Full Programme Schedule, 18–19 June
Day 1
09:00 – 10:00
Session 1: Opening Remarks – “Why Dialogue Must Now Become Action”
- Ruth Crowell
Chief Executive, LBMA - David Tait
Chief Executive Officer, World Gold Council
Keynote Address
“Combatting Illicit Gold Flows: How Collective Failure and a Responsibility to Act Demands Coordinated Action”
Dominic Raab
Head of Global Affairs, Appian Capital Advisory and Special Envoy, World Gold Council
10:00 – 11:00
Session 2: CAHRAs, Due Diligence and Geopolitics: Frictions & Fragmentation
- Moderator: Brad Brooks-Rubin, Partner, Arktouros
Speakers:
- Brad Brooks-Rubin – Partner, Arktouros
- Andrew Sekandi – Account Director, Control Risks Group
- Hélène Helbig de Balzac – Co-founder, HIVE
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break
Sponsored by AKW Consultants
11:30 – 12:00
Session 3: Tech Talks – Track and Trace? Origin/Source Verification
Moderator: Nirali Shah, Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Director, LBMA
Speakers:
- Nirali Shah – Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Director, LBMA
- Barbara Beck – Manager, Geoforensic LLC
- Dario Biedermann – Head of xTrace, aXedras AG
12:00 – 13:00
Session 4: Finding Solutions & Positive Outcomes – Artisanal & Small Scale Gold Mining (ASGM)
Moderator: Gregory Mthembu-Salter, Director, Phuzumoya Consulting
Speakers:
- Gregory Mthembu-Salter – Director, Phuzumoya Consulting
- Diana Culillas – CEO, Swiss Better Gold
- Rose Ferrer – President, Auro Resources Trading, Inc
- Terance Nkosi – Rand Refinery
13:00 – 14:15
Lunch Break
Sponsored by Rand Refinery
14:15 – 14:45
Session 5: Fireside Chat – The Gold Industry’s Sustainability Roadmap: Current & Future Collaborations
Speakers:
- John Mulligan – Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council
- Peter Boyd – Founder and CEO, Time4Good
14:45 – 15:45
Session 6: Sustainability: A Driver of Enhanced Performance or an Added Cost and Compliance Burden?
Moderator: Peter Boyd, Founder and CEO, Time4Good
Speakers:
- Peter Boyd – Founder and CEO, Time4Good
- Stewart Bailey – Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer, AngloGold Ashanti
- Michèle Brülhart – Executive Director, The Copper Mark
- Ben Kirkwood – Head of ESG, ABC Refinery
- Iris Van Der Veken – Executive Director, Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030
15:45 – 16:00
Coffee Break
Sponsored by AKW Consultants
16:00 – 16:30
Session 7: Tech Talks – Remote Sensing & Geospatial Analysis
Moderator: Alan Martin, Head of Responsible Sourcing, LBMA
Speakers:
- Alan Martin – Head of Responsible Sourcing, LBMA
- Dr. Tomasz Orpiszewski – Senior Lecturer, ZHAW
- Simon Rutledge – Commercial Director APAC, IBI International Logistics
16:30 – 17:30
Session 8: Who is in the Driving Seat on ESG? Regulatory Compliance vs Consumer Trust
Moderator: Estelle Levin-Nally, CEO and Founder, Levin Sources
Speakers:
- Estelle Levin-Nally – CEO and Founder, Levin Sources
- Eduard Stefanescu – Sustainability Manager, C.HAFNER
- Clara Demilew – General Manager, Sustainability and Environment, The Perth Mint
Day 2
09:00 – 09:10
Opening Remarks
- Nirali Shah, Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Director, LBMA
09:10 – 09:25
Session 9: Keynote Address – Strategic Foresight: Plausible Gold Scenarios and Future Planning
- Louis Maréchal, Senior Advisor, Minerals and Extractives, OECD
09:25 – 10:25
Session 10: Addressing Systemic Limitations – Exploring Opportunities to Strengthen Current Frameworks and Reduce Illicit Gold Activities
Moderator: Alan Martin, Head of Responsible Sourcing, LBMA
Speakers:
- Alan Martin – Head of Responsible Sourcing, LBMA
- Andrew Britton – Chief Executive Officer, Kumi Consulting
- Adam Rolfe – Senior Director of Standards and Partnerships, RMI
- Faisal Ahmed – Managing Partner & CEO, AKW Consultants
10:25 – 11:00
Session 11: Tech Talks – Gold Bar Integrity (GBI)
Speakers:
- Urs Röösli – Chief Executive Officer, aXedras
- Ed Blight – Chief Financial Officer, LBMA
- Vivien Glass – Head of Supply Chain Integrity, World Gold Council
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:00
Session 12: Tech Talks – Due Diligence and Disclosure
Moderator: Vijayacitta Harvey, Head of Good Delivery, LBMA
Speakers:
- Vijayacitta Harvey – Head of Good Delivery, LBMA
- Anastasia Kuskova – Founder and Chief Executive Officer, beSirius
- Dr. Diana Nöcke – Corporate Development Manager, Argor-Heraeus
12:00 – 13:00
Session 13: ASGM and ‘Responsible Buyers’
Moderator: Edward Bickham, Senior Advisor, World Gold Council
Speakers:
- Edward Bickham – Senior Advisor, World Gold Council
- Shari Gittleman – Global Sustainability and Human Rights Executive, Global Coalition for Action on ASGM
- Nyaradzo Mutonhori – Project Manager, IMPACT
- Susan Keane – Senior Director of Global Toxics, Natural Resources Defense Council
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
Sponsored by OCIM
14:00 – 14:15
Session 14: Keynote Address – Good for Nature, Good for Business
- Nick Bridge, Visiting Professor in Practice, London School of Economics
14:15 – 15:15
Session 15: How Do We ‘Mainstream’ Climate- and Nature-related Risks & Plans in Our Businesses?
Moderator: John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council
Speakers:
- John Mulligan – Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council
- Olivier Demierre – ESG Director, MKS PAMP
- Nick Bridge – Visiting Professor in Practice, London School of Economics
15:15 – 15:45
Coffee Break
15:45 – 16:45
Session 16: Illicit Flows and Pathways to Progress?
Moderator: Sasha Lezhnev, Senior Policy Advisor, Sentry
Speakers:
- Sasha Lezhnev – Senior Policy Advisor, Sentry
- Irene Mia – Senior Fellow, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
- Sophia Pickles – Senior Expert, Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime
- Dr. David Soud – Head of Research and Analysis, I.R. Consilium
16:45 – 17:00
Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
- Nirali Shah, Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Director, LBMA
17:00
Close of Summit
https://youtu.be/hU52nq_IG1M?t=494
Exclusive interview with Ruth Crowell, CEO of the London Bullion Market Association—insights on the LBMA Q1 report, logistics challenges, gold and silver price volatility, and Future of Gold and Silver.
FAQ’s
1. When and where will the Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Summit 2026 take place?
The summit will be held from June 17-19, 2026, at the Hilton London Tower Bridge in London.
2. Who is organising the Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Summit 2026?
The summit is being jointly organised by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the World Gold Council (WGC).
3. What is the main focus of the Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Summit 2026?
The summit will focus on sustainability, responsible sourcing, ESG compliance, due diligence, illicit gold flows, transparency and evolving geopolitical and regulatory challenges in the bullion industry.
4. Who will participate in the summit?
The summit will bring together regulators, refiners, miners, policymakers, financial institutions, civil society groups, assurance providers and industry participants from across the precious metals value chain.
5. What key topics will be discussed during the summit?
Key topics include responsible sourcing standards, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM), ESG compliance, illicit gold activities, due diligence frameworks, gold bar integrity, climate-related risks and sustainability-driven industry reforms.
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