Explore the societal, economic, and environmental impacts of gold across the globe with the World Gold Council’s three-part gold documentary: the Story of Gold.

Series One: The Golden Thread explores the metal’s history, cultural relevance and technological uses, featuring experts and stories from around the world, exploring gold’s world-changing impact as an engineering super-material, biological instrument, symbolic creative medium and economic pillar.

Series Two: Gold: A Journey with Idris Elba sees the star embark on a captivating journey to uncover the mysteries, stories, and human connections tied to our most treasured metal: gold. Traveling across the globe, he faces his fear of confined spaces in Canadian mine shafts, reconnects with his heritage in Ghana, and investigates the path toward responsible mining practices in South Africa.

Series Three: Gold: The Journey Continues dives into sustainable gold mining practices, exploring transformation in regions like Australia, discussing the benefits for economies, healthcare, and livelihoods stemming from long-term relationships between mining companies and First Nations communities.

Watch The Story of Gold from the World Gold Council and explore the worldwide impact of this precious metal.

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