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Bullion World | Volume 4 | Issue 5 | May 2024

metric tons of gold in Q1, exceeding expectations
of 220 metric tons, indicating a potential third
consecutive year of CB purchase of over 1,000
EDITORIAL metric tons. Despite 114 metric tonnes of outflows
from total ETFs, mainly from Europe and the US, the
total demand has increased by 3% year over year,
amounting to 1,238 metric tonnes. On the other
hand, some Asian ETFs observed modest buying,
Dear Readers,
which indicates a contrary trend.
In a recent development, The Reserve Bank of India World Silver Survey 2024, a flagship initiative of the
(RBI) has issued a warning to banks regarding gold
loan disbursals made through fintech start-ups, Silver Institute in partnership with Metals Focus,
points to a record deficit yet again in 2023 due
following the IIFL issue. The central bank has raised
concerns about the evaluation process used by banks to a double-digit growth in demand for silver in
photovoltaic applications, amidst modest production
and fintech companies, particularly when it comes to
the sourcing of gold. RBI has expressed its concerns increase. In 2023, Hindustan Zinc Limited became
the third largest mine silver producer of the world,
to a number of banks and has asked them to take
immediate corrective action. The move highlights an outstanding achievement indeed. Delivering
his keynote, Mr Phillips Baker,CEO of Hecla Mining
the potential risks and challenges that fintech start-
ups face in the lending industry, particularly with Company and Chairman, The Silver Institute said,
"Unlike gold and copper which are trading at all-
regard to their evaluation processes. To address
these concerns, a number of banks are currently time highs, silver is trading substantially lower. Given
the structural deficit, and consistent growth in the
in discussions with fintech startups to ensure that
corrective measures are taken and compliance is demand side, investor would demand substantially
higher prices to offload their silver holding". Over
achieved. Moreover, the RBI is planning to establish
a regulatory body called Digital India Trust Agency 60% of the audience felt that silver would trade
above 34 USD/Troy Ounce by the end of December
to combat the growth of illegal lending apps. This
move is aimed at promoting the growth of the 2024.
fintech industry while ensuring that financial stability
and consumer protection are maintained. This issue of Bullion World includes a wide range of
topics, starting off by the highlights of the recently
concluded India Silver Conference 2024. Followed
According to a recent report by the World Gold by an article authored by Ms Rhona O’Connell,
Council (WGC) gold mining supply rose by 4.4%
year-on-year, setting a new record for the second Head of Market Analysis at StoneX. Dr Renisha
Chainani from Augmont has provided us insights
consecutive quarter. The increase was mainly driven
by double-digit growth in Canada, Ghana, and about the gold prices for the times to come. Finally,
Mr Michael Maharrey from Money metals exchange
Indonesia. Additionally, output from China, the
world's top mining nation, rose by 5%. has provided critical insights on the shift of the west
to a gold-backed currency.
Gold demand is on the rise with predictions that Best wishes,
2024 will surpass the peak demand of 3,656 tonnes
achieved in 2018. Central banks have purchased 290 G Srivatsava
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