Season 1 – The Golden Thread documentary series traces gold’s impact on humanity’s past, present and future, with commentary from world-renowned experts and presented by Dr. Hannah Fry. Glimmering across final frontiers, innovative technologies, sacred sites and more, gold is the element that will help turn some of our most exciting visions for the future into reality.
For millennia we’ve searched for gold.
Now, we’re discovering its potential.
The Golden Thread documentary series traces gold’s imp read more
For millennia we’ve searched for gold.
Now, we’re discovering its potential.
The Golden Thread documentary series traces gold’s imp read more
“The Next Frontier”, Episode 1 of The Golden Thread documentary series, traces gold’s presence in historical and current events of space expl read more
“The Next Frontier”, Episode 1 of The Golden Thread documentary series, traces gold’s presence in historical and current events of space expl read more
In “Unlocking the Extraordinary”, the second episode of The Golden Thread documentary series, we learn about the value of gold as a material in read more
In “Unlocking the Extraordinary”, the second episode of The Golden Thread documentary series, we learn about the value of gold as a material in read more
Episode 3 of The Golden Thread documentary series, “Making Meaning”, explains the auspicious value of gold and its role in Eastern and Western read more
Episode 3 of The Golden Thread documentary series, “Making Meaning”, explains the auspicious value of gold and its role in Eastern and Western read more
“Transforming Life”, Episode 4 of The Golden Thread documentary series, chronicles early alchemical thought of gold being useful to science and read more
“Transforming Life”, Episode 4 of The Golden Thread documentary series, chronicles early alchemical thought of gold being useful to science and read more
In The Golden Thread’s final episode, “The Spark”, we reflect on gold’s hidden role as a spark of our innovation. Gold’s continually usef read more
In The Golden Thread’s final episode, “The Spark”, we reflect on gold’s hidden role as a spark of our innovation. Gold’s continually usef read more
MIT’s Dr. Michael Hecht, is Principal Investigator of MOXIE. This striking golden instrument is currently on the Perseverance Rover, and is creat read more
MIT’s Dr. Michael Hecht, is Principal Investigator of MOXIE. This striking golden instrument is currently on the Perseverance Rover, and is creat read more
Dr Hannah Fry explains how gold ended up on Earth. Watch more from The Golden Thread documentary series.
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Dr Hannah Fry explains how gold ended up on Earth. Watch more from The Golden Thread documentary series.
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Artist Tawny Chatmon is giving antique gold frames new meaning through her work today.
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Artist Tawny Chatmon is giving antique gold frames new meaning through her work today.
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Dr. Warren Chan, Canada Research Chair in Nanobioengineering at the University of Toronto, explains the incredible use of gold in fighting cancer.< read more
Dr. Warren Chan, Canada Research Chair in Nanobioengineering at the University of Toronto, explains the incredible use of gold in fighting cancer.< read more
Scientist and clean-tech entrepreneur, Phil De Luna is experimenting with "artificial photosyntesis" – taking carbon dioxide and turning read more
Scientist and clean-tech entrepreneur, Phil De Luna is experimenting with "artificial photosyntesis" – taking carbon dioxide and turning read more
Marc Priestly, former Number One Mechanic for the McLaren F1 race team, explains why gold is used in high performance vehicles.
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Marc Priestly, former Number One Mechanic for the McLaren F1 race team, explains why gold is used in high performance vehicles.
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Dr Ollie Crush explains how the scientists at Mint Innovations are using microbes to mine for gold, in electronic waste. Learn more in Episode 5 of read more
Dr Ollie Crush explains how the scientists at Mint Innovations are using microbes to mine for gold, in electronic waste. Learn more in Episode 5 of read more
Find out why Dr Georg Fisher is also known as "The Weatherman of Saturn".
Gold plays an essential role in Dr Georg Fisher’s work. read more
Find out why Dr Georg Fisher is also known as "The Weatherman of Saturn".
Gold plays an essential role in Dr Georg Fisher’s work. read more
In this video, part of The Golden Thread series, which can be found on this YouTube channel, host Dr Hannah Fry explains what it is about gold’s pr read more
In this video, part of The Golden Thread series, which can be found on this YouTube channel, host Dr Hannah Fry explains what it is about gold’s pr read more
Season 2 – In this documentary, Idris uncovers why gold’s human story is both personal and universal to us all. Follow your host on a journey defined by gold’s contribution to societies the world over—including a stop in Ghana, Idris’ ancestral home.
Journey around the world with Idris Elba as he discovers the human story of gold. This new documentary is coming soon.
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Journey around the world with Idris Elba as he discovers the human story of gold. This new documentary is coming soon.
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This documentary film explores the varied and often surprising ways in which gold and the societies it is part of have transformed over time.
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This documentary film explores the varied and often surprising ways in which gold and the societies it is part of have transformed over time.
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Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba is a documentary film exploring the varied and often surprising ways in which gold has transformed our world.
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Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba is a documentary film exploring the varied and often surprising ways in which gold has transformed our world.
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This clip from Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba explores how a malaria control programme initially started by a gold mine became a national success read more
This clip from Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba explores how a malaria control programme initially started by a gold mine became a national success read more
Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba is a documentary film exploring the varied and often surprising ways in which gold has transformed our world.
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Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba is a documentary film exploring the varied and often surprising ways in which gold has transformed our world.
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Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba is a documentary film exploring the varied and often surprising ways in which gold has transformed our world.
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Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba is a documentary film exploring the varied and often surprising ways in which gold has transformed our world.
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GOLD: The Journey Continues is a new series building on some of the foundations of GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba.
In this new series we read more
GOLD: The Journey Continues is a new series building on some of the foundations of GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba.
In this new series we read more
In this video, join Idris Elba to explore how a gold mine is restored back to nature after the mine has closed. Watch the full documentary to learn read more
In this video, join Idris Elba to explore how a gold mine is restored back to nature after the mine has closed. Watch the full documentary to learn read more
In this new series we visit the people that live and work around responsible gold mining operations. We explore the positive impact a gold mine can read more
In this new series we visit the people that live and work around responsible gold mining operations. We explore the positive impact a gold mine can read more
ESG – Learn about responsible gold mining, the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) and climate change.
Gold mining is now focused on reducing its emissions and moving to renewable energy to decarbonise. By developing these initiatives further, and in read more
Gold mining is now focused on reducing its emissions and moving to renewable energy to decarbonise. By developing these initiatives further, and in read more
On the inaugural International Day of Women in Mining today, we are celebrating the perseverance, contributions, talent and spirit of women in the read more
On the inaugural International Day of Women in Mining today, we are celebrating the perseverance, contributions, talent and spirit of women in the read more
We’ve had an opportunity to speak to Philipa Varris, Executive Vice President, Head of Sustainability at Golden Star to dig deep into the company read more
We’ve had an opportunity to speak to Philipa Varris, Executive Vice President, Head of Sustainability at Golden Star to dig deep into the company read more
We spoke to Kinross Gold Corporation about their achievements and aspirations when it comes to contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals read more
We spoke to Kinross Gold Corporation about their achievements and aspirations when it comes to contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals read more
The Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) are a framework that set out clear expectations for consumers, investors and the downstream gold sup read more
The Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) are a framework that set out clear expectations for consumers, investors and the downstream gold sup read more
Our new report ‘Gold Mining’s Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals’ looks at the significant contribution the gold mining industr read more
Our new report ‘Gold Mining’s Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals’ looks at the significant contribution the gold mining industr read more
Gold is valuable and rare. Large amounts of rock need to be mined and processed to produce an ounce of gold and this uses significant amounts of en read more
Gold is valuable and rare. Large amounts of rock need to be mined and processed to produce an ounce of gold and this uses significant amounts of en read more
Gold can play a potential role in decarbonising investment portfolios. Learn more in our new report: <a href="https://www.gold.org/goldhub/researc read more
Gold can play a potential role in decarbonising investment portfolios. Learn more in our new report: <a href="https://www.gold.org/goldhub/researc read more
At COP26 this week, we are discussing the role that gold has to play in the transition to NetZero. Action is already being taken to decarbonise gol read more
At COP26 this week, we are discussing the role that gold has to play in the transition to NetZero. Action is already being taken to decarbonise gol read more
In our conversations with investors we often get asked the same questions about gold’s ESG credentials, and this new video series aims to answer read more
In our conversations with investors we often get asked the same questions about gold’s ESG credentials, and this new video series aims to answer read more
The second in our video series on ESG and gold covers the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) – a framework that addresses ESG issues for th read more
The second in our video series on ESG and gold covers the Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMPs) – a framework that addresses ESG issues for th read more
Responsible gold mining can support sustained socio-economic development in host communities and countries. Our experts explain how the industry is read more
Responsible gold mining can support sustained socio-economic development in host communities and countries. Our experts explain how the industry is read more
Gold has a unique story when it comes to climate change: almost all of its associated emissions come from mining alone. Learn more in this episode read more
Gold has a unique story when it comes to climate change: almost all of its associated emissions come from mining alone. Learn more in this episode read more
Through our partnership with Women in Mining UK, we were able to welcome two interns last summer, with one of them, Hannah Matheson, staying on unt read more
Through our partnership with Women in Mining UK, we were able to welcome two interns last summer, with one of them, Hannah Matheson, staying on unt read more
In this episode, hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni from the World Gold Council interview Sakhila Mirza, Deputy Chief Executive and General Counsel read more
In this episode, hosts John Reade and Joe Cavatoni from the World Gold Council interview Sakhila Mirza, Deputy Chief Executive and General Counsel read more
Gold is all around us and it touches many aspects of our life, often without us even knowing it. Explore gold’s untold story.
We have brought gold’s untold story, the journey from mine to market to life through an interactive experience. Explore the sometimes hidden role t read more
We have brought gold’s untold story, the journey from mine to market to life through an interactive experience. Explore the sometimes hidden role t read more
Hundreds of new diagnostic tools are being developed in response to COVID-19, many containing gold.
Hundreds of new diagnostic tools are being developed in response to COVID-19, many containing gold.
Journey around the world with Idris Elba as he discovers the human story of gold. This new documentary is coming soon.
Visit <a href="https read more
Journey around the world with Idris Elba as he discovers the human story of gold. This new documentary is coming soon.
Visit <a href="https read more
This documentary film explores the varied and often surprising ways in which gold and the societies it is part of have transformed over time.
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This documentary film explores the varied and often surprising ways in which gold and the societies it is part of have transformed over time.
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We’re exploring how, at the nano scale, gold might be used to help climate change. We’ve been supporting a National Research Council of Canada pr read more
We’re exploring how, at the nano scale, gold might be used to help climate change. We’ve been supporting a National Research Council of Canada pr read more
This clip from Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba explores how a malaria control programme initially started by a gold mine became a national success read more
This clip from Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba explores how a malaria control programme initially started by a gold mine became a national success read more
Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba is a documentary film exploring the varied and often surprising ways in which gold has transformed our world.
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Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba is a documentary film exploring the varied and often surprising ways in which gold has transformed our world.
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Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba is a documentary film exploring the varied and often surprising ways in which gold has transformed our world.
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Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba is a documentary film exploring the varied and often surprising ways in which gold has transformed our world.
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Gold is more than just a timeless, beautiful store of value. It plays a critical and evolving role in technology and healthcare, and has diagnostic read more
Gold is more than just a timeless, beautiful store of value. It plays a critical and evolving role in technology and healthcare, and has diagnostic read more
Gold is more than just a timeless, beautiful store of value. It’s all around us, used in tech, medicine and more.
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Gold is more than just a timeless, beautiful store of value. It’s all around us, used in tech, medicine and more.
The World Gold Council read more
GOLD: The Journey Continues is a new series building on some of the foundations of GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba.
In this new series we read more
GOLD: The Journey Continues is a new series building on some of the foundations of GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba.
In this new series we read more
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In this new series we visit the people that live and work around responsible gold mining operations. We explore the positive impact a gold mine can read more
In this new series we visit the people that live and work around responsible gold mining operations. We explore the positive impact a gold mine can read more