Gold
Why the world’s biggest gold miner is talking about copper
The world’s biggest gold miner says it would consider a joint venture with BHP to exploit its significant copper reserves.
- by Simon Johanson
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Opinion
Currencies
The US dollar is making a comeback at China’s expense
The demise of the US dollar has been predicted so often it has been taken as an established truth. It may or may not be true in the long term – but for now, the greenback is back in favour.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
World markets
Gold fever: Why China and the rest of the world are stocking up
The gold price is behaving very strangely, but there is a simple explanation.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
New gold rush: Youngsters flock to viral ‘beans’ amid uncertainty
In a mini new gold rush, young people are jumping on a viral trend that taps into a desire for financial security.
- by Lisa Visentin
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World markets
ASX climbs on back of Wall Street gains in busy earnings week
The Australian sharemarket extended its gains on Tuesday after US stocks rebounded from last week’s sell-off, as worries over a wider Middle East conflict eased.
- by Millie Muroi
Opinion
Opinion
Mystery gold buyer is betting on geopolitical and financial mayhem
A powerful force is stalking the world’s gold market. It is operating in the shadows. Is somebody preparing for an escalation of the shadow Third World War?
- by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
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Tragedy
Contract labour hired for ‘air legging’ in fatal Ballarat Gold Mine collapse
The miner who died in Ballarat was a contractor brought in to carry out a mining technique the company had been warned was dangerous.
- by Benjamin Preiss
‘Speculate in bitcoin, hoard gold’: Precious metal’s value soars
This week, gold crashed through a historic high, leaving many analysts and other market watchers looking for explanations.
- by Simon Johanson
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin is surging. This is why it may not last
Bitcoin is back at record levels, but its time in the sun might be short-lived.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Desert gold: Newmont in bid to convert mines to cash
The US gold giant that swallowed Australia’s biggest goldminer, Newcrest, in a $26.2 billion merger is moving to sell half a dozen mines.
- by Simon Johanson
‘The curse of gold’: Ubiquitous symbol of wealth still fuels war and abuse
Easy to smuggle and sell virtually anywhere, gold continues to fund armed conflict in Africa and child labour in Australia’s region.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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