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How gold quietly shapes our world
No longer just the element of mythology and wealth, gold is now important to pharmaceutical research, nanotechnology and more. The periodic table of chemical elements turns 150 this year. The anniversary is a chance to shine a light on particular elements – some of which seem ubiquitous but which ordinary people beyond the world of chemistry probably…
Read MoreRussia’s New Gold Rush Could Shake Up the International Monetary System
Russia and China might be considering a gold-backed digital currency. Russia is buying gold. A lot of gold. Within the span of a decade, the country quadrupled its reserves. Gold buying last year exceeded mine supply for the first time, so Russia is about to become a net importer of the metal. Commentators have suggested…
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