Gold: More Than a Metal

16th September 2025

When most people think of gold, they imagine vaults, bullion, and financial security. But the World Gold Council’s documentary, Touched by Gold, reminds us that this remarkable metal has always meant much more.

Through the life and art of Sir Elton John, the film highlights how gold has shaped culture, creativity, and even medicine. From the glitter of a gold lamé suit at Glastonbury to the unseen gold components in pacemakers and HIV-detection technology, gold emerges not only as a symbol of wealth but also as a catalyst for human progress.

This story resonates strongly in Africa, where Ghana’s gold industry has expanded to become the continent’s pre-eminent producer. Gapuma is proud to contribute to this success, supplying the chemicals essential for safe and efficient gold extraction. Importantly, we prioritise sourcing the least environmentally impactful, most sustainable options, ensuring progress goes hand in hand with responsibility.

At Gapuma, we know that commodities are rarely just “raw materials.” They are resources that inspire innovation, drive industries, and transform societies in ways both visible and unseen. The story of gold, like many vital resources, is ultimately a story of people, possibility, and progress.

Perhaps the lesson is this: what shines on stage can also save lives in silence.