Mining
Gold supply chain
Open-pit and underground mines, doré refining, and LBMA good-delivery bars.
⚠ Refinery capacity & ASM oversight
Key chokepoints
- Large-scale mine productionMining
Permitting and grade decline limit new ounces despite record prices.
Related tickers: NEM
- Power & diesel for haul fleetsOperations
Fuel spikes raise AISC quickly.
- Doré refining & LBMA barsRefining
Refinery slots tighten when scrap flows drop.
- Artisanal mining oversightESG
OECD due diligence can block untraceable doré.