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Gold prices hit a record high
Dec 4, 2023
The price of gold has been climbing for weeks as investors flock to the “safe haven” amid global uncertainty. But is gold really a safe investment?
In Zimbabwe, rolling blackouts hobble mining goals
Apr 5, 2023
The country has an ambitious goal to reach $12 billion in mining exports in 2023, but industry leaders say they can't get ahead without reliable electricity.
"Goldback" bills are accepted in 4 states, but are they a good idea for consumers?
by
Will Walkey
Nov 25, 2022
A private company says it makes the bills with small amounts of gold in them. Interest in the currency has grown with inflation, some say.
Gold hits record amid investor skepticism of economy, stocks, bonds
by
Scott Tong
Jul 27, 2020
When there’s no other good answer, people buy gold.
Why we see gold prices jump during times of uncertainty
Feb 24, 2020
Gold hit its highest mark in more than seven years on Monday due to spikes in coronavirus cases outside of China.
How to be a jewelry designer
by
Eliza Mills
Nov 19, 2018
Polly Wales talks about how she made a career out of her art.
For public good, not for profit.
Bitcoin's very happy 2016
by
Reema Khrais
Dec 28, 2016
The digital currency outperformed nearly every other investment asset.
Central banks rush to gold
Oct 4, 2016
Central banks' purchases of the precious metal worry some onlookers.
Gold's popularity in India
Jul 14, 2016
Thousands of tons may be stashed away in places like businesses and vaults.