The Dark Side of China’s Gold Frenzy
Chinese investors have poured their savings into gold, attracted by promises of rising prices. One company’s sudden closure is a cautionary tale.
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Oil and gold prices soar and stock markets fall after Israel’s attacks on Iran
Brent crude hits highest level since April while airline shares slide amid escalation of conflict in Middle EastThe price of oil and gold has soared and stock markets have fallen after Israel’s strikes against targets in Iran.The escalation of the conf…
13 Workers Found Killed at Gold Mine in Peru
The men were killed in a region that has seen growing conflict over access to ore in recent years. The mine has also been a hotbed of illegal gold mining.
Hikers Stumble Upon a Pile of Gold Coins, Igniting a Historical Hunt
The discovery of coins and jewelry in the Czech Republic worth up to $680,000 raises a tantalizing mystery for historians and amateur sleuths: Who buried the treasure?
Gold climbs above $3,500 for first time as Wall Street rallies after slide
Dollar also recovers after Monday’s sell-off prompted by Donald Trump’s attack on Federal Reserve chair Gold has climbed above $3,500 an ounce for the first time while stocks on Wall Street and the dollar rose following Monday’s sell-off prompted by Do…
Gold has surged amid economic uncertainty. Should you buy some?
As Trump escalates a global trade war, looking to gold to shield cash might not be the worst optionAs economic uncertainty roils the US, the price of gold has roared to record highs amid investors seeking a place to shield their cash from Donald Trump’…
Anthony Albanese denounces US tariffs as ‘not a friendly act’ after Donald Trump refuses exemption for Australia
Global 25% levy regime on steel and aluminium imports due to come into effect at midnight US timeAustralia’s record gold exports to US set back its case for tariff relief as Trump trade war loomsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet…
Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise
There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza.
Four Men Charged in the Case of the Missing Golden Toilet
The fully functioning 18-karat gold toilet, an artwork estimated to be worth $5.9 million, was stolen in 2019 from an exhibition at a stately British home.
Environmental crime money easy to stash in US due to loopholes, report finds
Secrecy and lax oversight mean illegal loggers and miners in Amazon can park billions in real estate and other assetsSecrecy and lax oversight have made the US a hiding place for dirty money accrued by environmental criminals in the Amazon rainforest, …