Economy Mar 13 Why Trump and Musk want to audit gold reserves at Fort Knox By Deema Zein, Paul Solman
Economy Sep 25 Why the price of gold keeps hitting new highs If trends continue, analysts have bullish outlooks on the price of gold for the months ahead. But the future is never promised. By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
World May 30 Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says The report published Thursday found that more than $30 billion worth of gold, or more than 435 metric tons, was smuggled out of the continent in 2022. By Jessica Donati, Associated Press
World Nov 06 4 men charged in theft of satirical 18-carat gold toilet The Crown Prosecution Service said Monday it has authorized criminal charges against four men, ages 35-39, over the theft of of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace. By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press
World Jul 06 The death toll from a South Africa gas leak blamed on illegal gold processing rises to 17 The death toll in a toxic gas leak in South Africa blamed on an illegal gold processing operation in a settlement of closely packed shacks has risen to 17. At least three children are among the dead. By Mogomotsi Magome, Gerald Imray, Associated Press
Nov 25 Watch 5:31 Workers in Zimbabwe exposed to toxic mercury in illegal gold mining operations By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi The chemical mercury is considered so dangerous to humans and the environment that more than 100 countries have agreed to try to end its use. But across the world, millions of miners are still exposed to the toxic metal. In… Continue watching
Jul 27 Price of gold surges but stocks mixed amid U.S.-China feud and pandemic By Associated Press Major indexes in London, Tokyo and Hong Kong declined while Frankfurt and Shanghai edged up. U.S. stock futures were slightly higher ahead of the open. Continue reading
May 19 Column: How gold and art auctions can gauge stock market confidence By Vikram Mansharamani Just as a fall in Sotheby’s shares signals confidence is receding, a spike in gold prices points to a rise in fear. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch 7:25 Hunt for gold in Washington’s waterways dredges up conflict By PBS News Hour Gold fever is alive in the mountains of Washington state, but the use of new machinery in waterways is causing conflict with activists. Local fishermen are pushing for regulations on hydraulic dredging, a method that boosts the efficacy of small-scale… Continue watching
Jul 05 Texas struggles with logistics of housing gold stockpile By Will Weissert, Associated Press Forget Fort Knox or the Federal Reserve. Texas has decided to start keeping its gold holdings within in its own borders. But what makes sense politically in such a sovereignty-loving place is creating a logistical conundrum. Continue reading