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How illegal gold mining is fuelling a chocolate shortage
Ghanaian farmers are ditching cocoa to dig for bullion and driving up global pricesFinancial Times - 1d -
Mali suspends artisanal gold mining permits for foreign companies after series of accidents
Mali has suspended licenses for artisanal gold mining due to several fatal accidents at mining sitesABC News - 27m -
Earth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad
The dream of mining metals in deep space crashed and burned in the 2010s. AstroForge’s Odin mission to survey a potentially metallic asteroid is packed and ready to lift off.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Will the price of gold hit $3,000 this March?
The price of gold is teetering near the $3,000 mark. Here's how it could break that record this March.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
How is the price of gold determined by sellers?
The spot price of gold isn't necessarily the same amount you'll pay as an investor. Other factors play a role, too.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Should you invest in gold this March?
This March could be a good time for prospective gold investors to take action. Here are three reasons why.CBS News - 2d -
Skier chases Special Olympics gold
As the Special Olympics Winter World Games begin in Torino, Italy, CBS News Minnesota's Marielle Mohs shares the story of a skier who proves it's never too late to follow your dreams.CBS News - 1d -
Chile reels after worst blackout in 15 years hits copper mines
Government imposes curfew after more than 90% of country loses power in transmission failureFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
A look at a Ukraine titanium mine with Trump and Zelenskyy set to sign minerals deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be at the White House to sign a deal that will give the United States access to Ukraine's minerals in exchange for continuing U.S. aid. Imtiaz Tyab got ...CBS News - 6d -
Inside Ukraine's titanium mines as Trump seeks U.S. stake in mineral wealth
Former President Trump is pushing for a deal that would grant the U.S. a major stake in Ukraine's natural resources, including its vast titanium reserves, in exchange for post-war reconstruction. ...CBS News - 5d -
JP Morgan’s ‘sustainable’ funds invested £200m in mining giant Glencore
Backing of Glencore angers campaigners who have highlighted firm’s environmental breaches in South Africa. One of the world’s biggest banks, JP Morgan, has promoted environmental and “sustainable” ...The Guardian - 4d -
Sean Baker’s Oscars Battle Cry (and Mine): Don’t Abandon the Big Screen
The director of the best picture winner, “Anora,” urged viewers to keep seeing films in theaters. Our critic hopes the industry listens, and that Baker keeps his independence.The New York Times - 2d -
Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up
The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
What's the gold price outlook for the rest of 2025?
Experts say there are indicators that gold's strong performance will continue, though fluctuations are possible.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
What to do before gold's price hits $3,000
Gold's price is set to break the $3,000 point for the first time. Here's what investors should do before then.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Trump announces US ‘gold card’ visa scheme
Wealthy foreigners will be able buy ‘route to citizenship’ for $5mn, president saysFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Inside the gold bar grifting scheme that's defrauding Americans
Victims of gold bar scams reported losses of $126 million in 2024.ABC News - Feb. 25 -
Going For Gold presenter Henry Kelly dies at 78
He presented shows including Game For A Laugh and Going For Gold, and fronted several radio programmes.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Trump proposes selling 'gold card' path to citizenship
President Trump proposed selling a "gold card" path to U.S. citizenship that would cost $5 million. The president told reporters he believed it would help "wealthy" and "successful" people enter ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Gold £4.8m toilet raid 'sounded like explosion'
Three men are standing trial over the theft of a gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Gold £4.8m toilet theft accused 'searched for news'
Three men are standing trial over the theft of the gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
How will Trump's proposed "gold card" for immigration work?
President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced Tuesday a new "gold card" that would allow wealthy immigrants to buy a path to citizenship for $5 million and replace the current ...CBS News - 6d -
3 signs it's not too late to invest in gold
Think it's too late to invest in gold? Here's why it could still be worth investing in now.CBS News - 18h -
What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine
The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.Wired - Feb. 22 -
When my sister died, it wasn’t just her own childhood memories that disappeared. Mine did too | Jason Hazeley
Millie had fantastic recall, unlike mine. Now there are parts of my past – and myself – that I’ll never be able to remember. I was midway through Kathryn Mannix’s With the End in Mind when it ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Putin ready to work with US companies on mining rare-earth deposits in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation was ready to work with U.S. companies to secure rare raw minerals within the nation’s borders in hopes of ending the conflict in Ukraine after three ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Mine copper without destroying the planet? London-based project gives scientists hope
Experts hope research can create greener methods of extracting the metal vital for renewable energy revolution and boom in electrical devices. It is the key ingredient of bronze, the alloy that ...The Guardian - 4d -
Fearing toxic waste, Greenland ended uranium mining. Now, they could be forced to restart - or pay $11bn
The island is being sued by a mining company over its decision, and faces paying nine times its annual budget in damages if it loses. Revealed: how Wall Street is making millions betting against ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump says his administration will check Fort Knox 'to make sure the gold is there'
A drive to audit Fort Knox has gained steam recently from comments by Elon Musk on X.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Trump says he’s going to Fort Knox to inspect gold reserves
President Trump said Thursday he intends to make a trip to Fort Knox in Kentucky to inspect the nation’s gold reserves amid a push from Elon Musk and some Republicans to conduct a review the ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
The family-office gold rush is spurring a conference craze — with one notable comeback
As the rich have gotten richer, family offices have exploded in popularity, numbering 8,000 worldwide and managing some $3.1 trillion in assets, according to Deloitte.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Elon Musk to be let inside Fort Knox to inspect gold reserves
The United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox has stored precious metal bullion reserves for the United States since 1937.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
The family-office gold rush is spurring a conference craze — with one notable comeback
There are 244 family-office conferences set for this year alone, per Dakota Marketplace. Amid the gold rush, one event organizer has seemingly made a comeback.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Gold may soar past $3,000 — but at these prices you’re overpaying
Why you can expect below-average returns from gold in coming years.MarketWatch - Feb. 22 -
Watch: Moment £4.8m gold toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace
The footage played in court showed armed hooded individuals breaking into the palace.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Gold is hot — but a classic Warren Buffett rule suggests caution, advisor says
Investors have flocked to gold, which is generally perceived as a safe haven in times of turmoil.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Trump pitches 'gold card' as replacement for EB5 investor visa
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it would be revamping the U.S. investor visa, increasing the funds required to secure the status while dubbing the new option a "gold card." Commerce ...The Hill - Feb. 25