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Dec 26, 2018, 10:15 AM
Next five years telling for precious metals markets
Five-year forecasting quarterlies on the gold, silver, platinum and palladium markets are generated by Metals Focus, the precious metals consultancy. -
Dec 26, 2018, 10:09 AM
Price of palladium could fall with increased mining
Norilsk Nickel Mining's plans to expand palladium production over the next five years is expected to impact the price of the precious metal. -
Dec 21, 2018, 13:48 PM
London Bullion Market Association plans daily reports
The London Bullion Market Association is moving toward reporting the average turnover of gold and silver daily. The current average is provided weekly. -
Dec 19, 2018, 11:00 AM
Significant source of gold in Finland
Mawson Resources Ltd., a firm financially backed by Goldcorp, is reporting a project ripe with significant resources of gold and cobalt in Finland. -
Dec 17, 2018, 10:40 AM
German Christmas tree decked in Austrian gold
The Austrian Mint and precious metals distributor Pro Aurum have cooperated to create a Christmas tree with 2,018 1-ounce gold coins. -
Dec 12, 2018, 08:44 AM
Newmont mining focuses on production growth
Colorado-based gold miner Newmont Mining expects its North American operations to drive its 2019 production. -
Dec 12, 2018, 08:42 AM
Palladium canary in the coal mine
The recognizable top 2018 performer in the precious metals market is palladium. -
Dec 7, 2018, 16:37 PM
U.S. Mint announces 2019 bullion coin availability
As the first week in January ends, approved buyers can order gold, silver, and platinum American Eagle and gold American Buffalo bullion coins dated 2019. -
Dec 5, 2018, 10:30 AM
Loma Larga next gold mine to open in Ecuador C
The Loma Larga gold mining project in Ecuador is anticipated to yield 2.6 million gold equivalent ounces over a 12-year period of extraction beginning in 2021. -
Dec 5, 2018, 08:30 AM
Perth Mint issues first piedfort 10-ounce silver coin
Dillon Gage Metals exclusively offers a 2018 Koala 10-ounce .9999 fine silver piedfort $10 coin, the first from the Perth Mint, according to the seller. -
Dec 4, 2018, 08:03 AM
2018 forecast to end with platinum surplus
A newly released third quarter report issued by the World Platinum Investment Council suggests a worldwide platinum surplus for 2018. -
Nov 30, 2018, 12:10 PM
US bullion coin sales losing traction
Sales of America Eagle gold and silver bullion coins in 2018 are heading toward an 11-year-low. -
Nov 30, 2018, 09:30 AM
Week's Most Read: Interest remains in gold bars find
The story about gold bars found in a military tank purchased on eBay continues to draw attention from readers, making it our “Week’s Most Read” article. -
Nov 28, 2018, 08:00 AM
Peruvian gold ore processor targets record year
One of the world's largest purchasers and processors of gold ore, Dynacor Gold Mines Inc., forecasts a record processing year for calendar year 2018. -
Nov 27, 2018, 16:00 PM
Firms issue report on French Guiana gold mining
Canadian-based Columbus Gold and Russian-based Nordgold issued the results of a feasibility study into a gold mining operation, Montagne d'Or, in French Guiana. -
Nov 27, 2018, 10:00 AM
Heritage offers gold nuggets from around the world
Gold nuggets in various forms discovered worldwide are featured in Heritage Auctions Dec. 15 Nature & Science Signature sale in Dallas. -
Nov 23, 2018, 11:00 AM
Week's Most Read: Gold bars still draw attention
The story about a surprise eBay purchase that yielded more than the buyer expected continues to draw reader interest. -
Nov 20, 2018, 09:00 AM
Authorities file complaint involving silver fraud
State and federal investigators are probing $170 million in alleged fraud involving sales of silver by Rust Rare Coin Inc. and Gaylen Rust. -
Nov 20, 2018, 07:42 AM
Gold exploration soars globally in 2018
S & P Market Intelligence reports that 55 percent of mining exploration in 2018 in Canada, Australia and the United States was for gold. -
Nov 19, 2018, 09:45 AM
Survey projects silver surplus in 2018
A 2018 interim silver survey conducted on behalf of The Silver Institute projects a surplus of the precious metal for the calendar year. -
Nov 16, 2018, 09:00 AM
Week's Most Read: About those gold bars in a tank
Gold bars found in an unlikely place, and plans for a palladium coin and $2 Federal Reserve notes in 2019, drew reader attention during the past week. -
Nov 14, 2018, 09:15 AM
Central banks add to gold reserves
The World Gold Council reports global demand for gold reached 964.3 metric tons during the third quarter of 2018. -
Nov 9, 2018, 10:30 AM
2019 palladium American Eagle bullion coin scheduled
The U.S. Mint will issue a 2019 American Eagle palladium bullion coin, but officials have not said whether a numismatic version will be offered as well. -
Nov 6, 2018, 09:32 AM
Inca One Gold hits record production month
September’s production of 3,032 ounces of gold in Peru by Inca One Gold Corp. was a record monthly total for the precious metals mining firm. -
Nov 5, 2018, 13:10 PM
Investors balk at U.S. Mint bullion coins
In October, the U.S. Mint's authorized purchasers bought about half as many American Eagle silver and American Buffalo gold bullion coins as in September. -
Oct 31, 2018, 08:15 AM
What it takes to make good delivery gold
To be put on the London Bullion Market Association's "Good Delivery" list, silver and gold refiners must meet stringent standards. -
Oct 30, 2018, 17:02 PM
Silver byproduct of mining other metals
Silver is often extracted from the ground as a byproduct of mining other metals rather than mined as the primary product. -
Oct 30, 2018, 08:16 AM
Metals transfer daily on London bullion market
In terms of ounces, gold bullion transfers between members of the London Bullion Market Association were maintained at the same level in September as in August. -
Oct 24, 2018, 09:00 AM
Senegal gold mine project looks promising
A promising project in Senegal is tempting Canada's IAMGOLD Corp. to begin gold mining operations before obtaining full rights. -
Oct 23, 2018, 20:00 PM
PNG reports physical gold buyers returning
Intermittent spikes in the spot price of gold have triggered the return of buyers of physical gold who have been sitting on the sidelines in recent weeks. -
Oct 23, 2018, 15:17 PM
China forging path to economic growth with gold
While China's gold mining industry is one of the largest in the world, a key Chinese official believes the country's position could become even more dominant. -
Oct 16, 2018, 08:00 AM
Block Island silver bullion quarter dollar last in 2018
The U.S. Mint will begin accepting orders Nov. 26 for the fifth and final 2018 America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver bullion quarter dollar. -
Oct 10, 2018, 10:08 AM
Palladium bullion trading above platinum
The spot price of palladium is above that of platinum for the first time in 17 years, with both metals trading below gold. -
Oct 8, 2018, 09:51 AM
Caribbean bullion series continues with Dominica
New coins celebrating the natural splendor of Dominica are the third release in a series of coins for all eight Eastern Caribbean States. -
Oct 3, 2018, 08:00 AM
Gold watch for Titanic rescuer on auction block
An engraved gold Tiffany & Co. gold watch presented to the captain of the ship that rescued survivors from the RMS Titanic crosses the auction block Oct. 20. -
Oct 2, 2018, 12:30 PM
Silver American Eagle bullion sales nearly double
Sales by the U.S. Mint to its authorized purchasers of American Eagle silver bullion coins experienced a surge in September. -
Oct 2, 2018, 10:55 AM
No palladium American Eagle bullion coins
No palladium American Eagle bullion coins will be struck or issued by the U.S. Mint in 2018, bureau officials announced Sept. 27. -
Sep 26, 2018, 08:00 AM
Research suggests two gold mines ripe for purchase
An analysis by Katusa Research of the current state of the gold market suggests mining firms Pretium Resources and Detour Gold are ripe for acquisition. -
Sep 25, 2018, 10:30 AM
Liberty Dollar creator book details history
Bernard von NotHaus became the target of federal prosecutors for his “alternative currency,” Liberty Dollars. His new book details the history of his endeavors. -
Sep 25, 2018, 08:50 AM
Barrick-Randgold merger to make Barrick top miner
Canadian-based Barrick Gold Corp. expects to become the world's largest mining concern with the acquisition of Randgold Resources. -
Sep 19, 2018, 09:00 AM
Polish Mint to strike coins from space-flown-bullion
The Polish Mint, Mennica Polska, is being contracted to strike coins from space-flown gold, silver and platinum. -
Sep 18, 2018, 20:00 PM
Turkish banks selling off gold reserves
As the strength of the Turkish lira continues its downward spiral, commercial banks and other financial lenders are liquidating portions of their gold reserves. -
Sep 18, 2018, 11:19 AM
Serbia begins Tesla silver bullion coin series
A new series of silver bullion coins celebrates the life and accomplishments of Nikola Tesla. The first 2018 coin features alternating current. -
Sep 12, 2018, 10:15 AM
Australian mine yields golden mother lode
Large chunks of gold-encrusted quartz mined from Western Australia are headed to the collector market, according to Mark Selby, president of RNC Minerals. -
Sep 6, 2018, 12:55 PM
U.S. Mint exhausts silver American Eagle inventory
The United States Mint notified its authorized distributors Sept. 6 that the bureau's inventory of American Eagle silver bullion coins is temporarily exhausted. -
Sep 5, 2018, 11:45 AM
Silver American Eagle sales rise while gold drops
American Eagle silver bullion coin sales rose in August compared to July figures, while sales in the U.S. Mint’s two gold bullion coin programs fell. -
Sep 5, 2018, 10:32 AM
Gold nuggets and ingot highlight Kagin’s auction
Gold nuggets from around the world, a gold assay ingot from the SS Central America and Mormon gold coins highlight Kagin’s Sept. 21 auction. -
Sep 4, 2018, 11:03 AM
Silver bullion celebrates seldom-seen sea life
Two new silver bullion coins celebrate seldom-seen part of sea life. The silver coins issued by Barbados and Samoa both depict a seahorse. -
Aug 29, 2018, 10:00 AM
Gold demand drops during second quarter
The second quarter of 2018 witnessed a 4 percent drop in overall gold demand, primarily attributed to lower contributions to exchange-traded funds. -
Aug 28, 2018, 11:22 AM
What happened to gold bars found in tank
Disposition of 60 pounds of gold bars found in the fuel tank of a military tank purchase on eBay by a British collector is "still in limbo." -
Aug 22, 2018, 11:40 AM
Gold can still be found in rivers
No metal detector, deep underground mine or mammoth dredge is needed to pan for gold, and sites are still available in waterways nationwide. -
Aug 22, 2018, 11:30 AM
Turkish and Iranian gold markets hit by Trump
Gold markets in Turkey and Iran have been affected by what many label as the “Trump factor.” -
Aug 22, 2018, 08:24 AM
Sears joins Wal-Mart in offering bullion online
Two major retailers have added precious metals to their e-commerce portfolios. -
Aug 7, 2018, 10:15 AM
Platinum bar products from Metalor in China
Platinum bars and related products produced by the Swiss-based Metalor have been introduced into China. -
Aug 7, 2018, 10:00 AM
U.S. Mint bullion coin sales up in July
Sales by the U.S. Mint of bullion coins climbed in July, with 1-ounce gold American Buffalo bullion coins alone nearly quadruple the number sold in June. -
Aug 7, 2018, 08:18 AM
South African platinum miner shutters mines
The spot price of platinum spiked sharply Aug. 2 after South African platinum miner Impala Platinum announced it would greatly reduce its precious metal output. -
Aug 1, 2018, 12:03 PM
Congressman investigates China gold intervention
Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., suggests that China is surreptitiously manipulating the U.S. currency market and intervening in the gold market. -
Jul 30, 2018, 13:00 PM
Gold nuggets abound in Heritage August sale
Spectacularly formed gold nuggets are among the the lots being offered by Heritage Auctions in its Aug. 18 Nature and Science Signature Auction in Dallas. -
Jul 20, 2018, 11:26 AM
Week's Most Read: Gold smuggling in Bangladesh
Readers found coverage of gold smuggling in Bangladesh our most interesting story this past week, along with stories about Boaty McBoatFace and P-51 Mustangs. -
Jul 18, 2018, 11:11 AM
Wheaton buying silver and palladium from Sibanye
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. in Vancouver, world’s largest silver streaming company, will purchase precious metals from Sibanye Gold Limited. -
Jul 18, 2018, 11:00 AM
Finding gold to mine is increasingly difficult
Can you imagine a world where there is no more gold to mine? Experts again foresee the possibility. -
Jul 10, 2018, 13:00 PM
Bangladesh seizes smuggled gold heading to India
Authorities at an international airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, recently seized 5.49 kilos of gold bars that a Malaysian man was transporting in his shoes. -
Jul 10, 2018, 11:00 AM
Silver Institute examines metals role in technology
A Silver Institute report, "The Role of Silver in the Green Revolution," projects green technology to consume more than 1.5 billion ounces of silver by 2030. -
Jul 9, 2018, 15:38 PM
Report examines role of gold in currency systems
Central banks increasing investment in gold can increase returns and reduce volatility as the currency market is shifting toward becoming “multipolar.” -
Jul 3, 2018, 08:30 AM
Gold industry considers its carbon footprint
A "Gold and Climate Change" report from the World Gold Council reviews gold's place in an economic landscape being transformed by environmental concerns. -
Jul 3, 2018, 07:00 AM
Jewelry buyers in China shying away from platinum
Buyers of high-end jewelry are shying away from platinum, opting instead to purchase gold items. -
Jul 2, 2018, 08:30 AM
East India Company issues coin with classic design
A new 1-ounce silver bullion coin from Saint Helena recreates the Spade Guinea Shield coin design. -
Jun 26, 2018, 11:11 AM
Pobjoy Mint launches Pegasus gold bullion coin
The design of Pegasus, the familiar flying horse from mythology, now appears on a gold $100 bullion coin from the Pobjoy Mint. -
Jun 25, 2018, 16:10 PM
Mauritius plans commodity exchange to include gold
Mauritius expects, within five years, to refine, store and annually trade $6.5 billion worth of gold through MINDEX, backed by international gold traders. -
Jun 20, 2018, 09:50 AM
Auto sales and safe air demands drive palladium use
Nearly 80 percent of the world's palladium supply is used by the automobile industry in catalytic converters, a demand that has doubled in the last 10 years. -
Jun 20, 2018, 09:32 AM
Platinum supply down as demand increases
The World Platinum Investment Council reports the precious metal supply was in a deficit during the first three months of 2018 . -
Jun 19, 2018, 13:01 PM
Liberty Dollar becomes silver-backed cryptocurrency
The Liberty Dollar voluntary barter currency concept is being resurrected as an asset-backed cryptocurrency. -
Jun 13, 2018, 10:15 AM
Exhibit examines California Gold Rush history
The Valley Center History Museum in Valley Center, California, has mounted an exhibit marking the 170th anniversary of the discovery of gold in California. -
Jun 13, 2018, 07:53 AM
Royal Mint adds Landmarks of Britain silver bullion
Trafalgar Square is the latest subject of the Royal Mint’s Landmarks of Britain 1-ounce silver bullion coin series. -
Jun 5, 2018, 13:33 PM
American Eagle half-ounce gold coins not selling
In May, for the fourth consecutive month, the American Eagle half-ounce gold $25 bullion coin failed to find a buyer among the Mint's authorized purchasers. -
Jun 1, 2018, 12:09 PM
Royal Mint issues Two Dragons design on gold bullion
The Royal Mint’s Two Dragons 1-ounce gold £100 bullion coin has a mintage limit of 5,000 pieces. -
May 30, 2018, 09:18 AM
Pan American Silver announces silver output
Pan American Silver Corp. produced 6.1 million ounces of silver and 46,200 ounces of gold during the first quarter of calendar year 2018. -
May 23, 2018, 11:51 AM
Report examines next 30 years in gold
Gold production doubled in the past 30 years, but few expect that trend to continue, says Mark Fellows, mine supply analyst for Metals Focus. -
May 14, 2018, 07:00 AM
Monday Morning Brief for May 14, 2018
On May 14, 1973, gold topped $100 an ounce for the first time on the London Market, though in the United States, the official price was much different. -
May 9, 2018, 11:15 AM
Gold bullion coin sales at U.S. Mint increase
The U.S. Mint recorded slight sales increases for gold bullion coins in April compared to the previous month. -
May 9, 2018, 07:00 AM
Gold demand off to slow start for 2018
Gold bar and coin demand experienced weakness during the first three months of 2018, attributed to stronger economies in major gold-buying countries. -
May 8, 2018, 13:56 PM
Silver Mine supply at deficit fifth straight year
The global mine supply of silver records a 2017 deficit of 26 million ounces as demand ebbs in the Western hemisphere. -
May 2, 2018, 11:15 AM
Dillon Gage introducing 2-ounce-silver piedfort
Dillon Gage Metals is introducing a new 2-ounce silver piedfort bullion product from the Perth Mint for its exclusive list of authorized dealers. -
Apr 25, 2018, 09:45 AM
Federal grand jury indicts NWT top officials
Two officials of the now bankrupt Northwest Territorial Mint have both been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with multiple bullion fraud schemes. -
Apr 24, 2018, 08:00 AM
Palladium price surges 23.5 percent in 9 days
Volatility in the palladium market sparked by concerns over Russian metal supplies pushed the price of the precious metal per troy ounce up 23.5 percent. -
Apr 20, 2018, 09:15 AM
Legislation seeks new gold standard, analyst objects
Coverage of legislation seeking return to a gold standard tops our list. Also this week, a coin dealer was indicted on federal counterfeiting charges. -
Apr 18, 2018, 10:26 AM
Time not right to put US on gold standard
Precious metals market analyst Keith Weiner says setting a new U.S. gold standard is nothing more than price-fixing. -
Apr 11, 2018, 10:15 AM
Legislation seeks new U.S. gold standard
A West Virginia legislator introduced H.R. 5404 on March 22, seeking to require the Treasury secretary to define the dollar in terms of a fixed weight of gold. -
Apr 2, 2018, 12:00 PM
Demand for U.S. Mint bullion coins continues to slide
U.S. Mint American Eagle and American Buffalo bullion coin sales through March continue sharply down during 2018 compared to the same time period in 2017. -
Mar 21, 2018, 09:57 AM
'Confiscation: Gold as Contraband' gets print release
"Confiscation: Gold as Contraband 1933-1975," by numismatist Kenneth R. Ferguson delves into the period in American history when gold ownership was banned. -
Mar 14, 2018, 07:00 AM
Royal Canadian Mint has bright idea to honor Edison
The Royal Canadian Mint’s latest privy mark Maple Leaf silver bullion coin shines a light on Canadian involvement in a groundbreaking technology. -
Mar 9, 2018, 12:55 PM
Good news for Alabama coin collectors
ICTA and Alabama businesses teamed up to effect a significant law change in favor of coin buyers. -
Mar 6, 2018, 15:40 PM
Silver investment demand in US expected to return
U.S. demand for silver as an investment vehicle is expected to pick up in 2018 as investors move more funds into precious metals. -
Mar 2, 2018, 10:56 AM
U.S. Mint's bullion coin sales remain in a slump
Bullion coin sales from the United States Mint continue on a downward slide begun in 2016. -
Feb 23, 2018, 11:36 AM
Britannia now available in small platinum coin
The Royal Mint's first ever Britannia tenth-ounce platinum bullion coin offers collectors a small step into the platinum market. -
Feb 17, 2018, 09:00 AM
Perth Mint imagines dragons on gold, silver bullion
The Perth Mint’s first rectangular silver and gold bullion coins celebrate the dragon, paired with the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. -
Feb 9, 2018, 13:45 PM
Royal Canadian Mint develops 'milk spot' fix
The newest advance in silver bullion coin technology is something the Royal Canadian Mint hopes buyers never see. -
Feb 7, 2018, 11:03 AM
Alexco Resource plans to resume Yukon silver mining
The Yukon's Keno Hill Silver District should be bustling with activity later in 2018 as Alexco Resource Corp. plans resuming silver mining. -
Feb 7, 2018, 09:52 AM
US Mint has 12 authorized purchasers for bullion
The United States Mint currently has 12 vendors authorized to purchase U.S. gold, silver and platinum bullion coins. -
Feb 7, 2018, 09:00 AM
Pictured Rocks 5-ounce silver bullion quarter Feb. 26
The U.S. Mint’s authorized purchasers will be able to begin placing orders on Feb. 26 for the 2018 Pictured Rocks National Seashore 5-ounce silver bullion coin. -
Jan 30, 2018, 09:01 AM
Precious metals forecast to rise in 2018
Gold is anticipated to reach $1,460 or potentially more, silver about $20 and platinum about $1,150 by the end of the year, according to a PNG survey. -
Jan 26, 2018, 14:48 PM
Silver Maple Leaf celebrates 30 years in 2018
To mark the silver Maple Leaf’s 30th anniversary, the RCM is issuing two special versions of the iconic 1-ounce silver bullion coin. -
Jan 24, 2018, 09:00 AM
Gold promoted as strategic asset
Since 2001, worldwide investment demand for gold has grown annually by an average of 18 percent, states a new 14-page report from the World Gold Council. -
Jan 23, 2018, 12:40 PM
Silver Institute forecasts silver demand for 2018
The silver consortium expects factors that dampened silver demand in 2017 to change, making 2018 a much better year for silver investors than 2017 was. -
Jan 17, 2018, 13:26 PM
Royal Mint debuts 1-ounce platinum Britannia coin
The Royal Mint has issued its first ever platinum Britannia bullion coin. The £100 coin contains one ounce of the precious metal. -
Jan 16, 2018, 12:52 PM
Nowhere near records for bullion coin sales in 2017
Final, unaudited 2017 U.S. Mint bullion coin sales totals for American Eagle and American Buffalo coins are less than half the numbers sold in 2016. -
Jan 10, 2018, 10:30 AM
Niue issues 1-ounce Roaring Lion silver bullion coin
The 2018 Roaring Lion 1-ounce silver bullion coin issued in the name of Niue is marketed only through SD Bullion. The coin has a mintage limit of 50,000 pieces. -
Jan 9, 2018, 09:00 AM
Gold nugget from Australia highlights Swiss auction
A 121.8-ounce gold nugget sold in Hess-Divo’s Nov. 30 auction for the equivalent of $316,876 U.S. See what made it special.