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The team at Gainesville News is dedicated to bringing you relevant updates and analysis about the precious metals markets, as well as news in the broader financial markets. Our reporting reflects the crucial—and often overlooked—role that gold, silver, platinum and palladium play in the global economy, and how these metals interact with other assets and economic developments. We want to empower our readers with the latest information and industry perspectives on important events affecting the markets. We also provide occasional stories concerning geopolitics, important domestic developments, and other topics of interest. We always strive for objectivity and accuracy. Due to their diverse knowledge and professional backgrounds, our contributors also share their opinions where such insights may apply.
How Big Is the London Bullion Market?
For the first time ever, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) will begin publishing more comprehensive data on the size of London's bullion market, where billions of dollars of gold are traded each day.
Gold Miner Makes Major Discovery in Australia
Australia is among the world's top gold producers, and the Canadian mining company RNC recently discovered a pair of massive gold orebodies at the Beta Hunt mine in Western Australia.
Paper Note From 1890 Sells For $2 Million
A remarkable U.S. paper banknote from 1890 recently sold at auction for a staggering $2 million. The face value of the note is $1,000, inviting some interesting comparisons to its collectible value.
Even Ancient Coins Had Errors
Error coins are an important area of numismatics for many collectors. Even as far back as Celtic times two millennia ago, mints were mistakenly producing error coins like one gold coin (from a variety of only eight known) being auctioned in November.
2019 Perth Mint Bullion Is Coming
The Perth Mint is held in high regard among the world's government mints, especially for its bullion coin programs. Each of these gold and silver coin designs are back for 2019!
An Unsuccessful Robbery of Fenn's Treasure
Forrest Fenn supposedly hid a treasure chest of gold in the wilderness of New Mexico. Fenn provides clues to its location, but it's never been found. Last week, a man was arrested for attempting to burglarize Fenn's house in search of the treasure.
Sotheby's London Auction Is All About Gold
Sotheby's auction house recently offered its first-ever event that is entirely focused on items that are gold. The auction is generating a great deal of excitement, and many of these gold items are literally unbelievable.
Civil War Gold Mystery Thickens
A pair of treasure hunters in Pennsylvania are skeptical about an FBI investigation into lost Civil War gold supposedly buried in the area. What, if anything, did the authorities find?
Here Comes Another Financial Bubble
More and more unsustainable bubbles have been growing in various areas of global finance. One glaring example is the cannabis bubble: Certain strains of the plant are more expensive than gold in Britain.
Could Palladium Prices Surpass Gold Soon?
The spread between the prices of palladium and gold has been narrowing, and economic forecasts suggest that circumstances could actually push the palladium price higher than the gold price in the near future.