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Illegal Mining Expands Despite US Push to Open Venezuela’s Mines
Despite US visits, reforms and raids, illegal mining in Venezuela has expanded this year, including into protected areas, observers say.
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Madre De Dios Miners Pursue Mercury-Free Gold, Violence and State Gaps Threaten Progress
In Madre de Dios, a formalised La Pampa operation aims to produce gold without mercury, but clashes and lack of state support risk derailing the
1953 Cadillac Elegante Sells For $1,275,000, Sets Auction Record
One-off 1953 Cadillac Elegante with 24-karat gold coachwork and 4,331 miles fetched $1,275,000 at auction.
Asia’s Ultra‑Rich Shift Into Gold And Digital Assets, Sending Bullion Back To Singapore
Wealthy Asians are expanding into gold and digital assets, shipping bullion from Dubai to Singapore and buying property in Malaysia.
U.S. Senators Push UN Sanctions to Cut Sudan’s War Funding
Seven Democratic senators urged Ambassador Mike Waltz to press the UN to target Sudan’s gold and gum arabic trades to choke off war financing.
Ray Dalio Says Bessent Debt Buybacks Signal Growing US Debt Crisis, Advises Gold and Bitcoin
Ray Dalio warned Scott Bessent's debt buyback plan fits a pattern pointing to a debt crisis, recommending allocations to gold and bitcoin.