The Latest Breaking News from Gold

Shark attack hero assumes Iron Series top billing

Charlie Verco, the new Iron Series top seed, has explained how his surf lifesaving training came into play when he rescued a shark attack victim in Sydney.

AAP · Aug 21

China's PLA used drones to send gold bars, US$100 notes in a bizarre 'wartime financial support' drill

Chinese troops rehearsed handling gold bars and multiple currencies, including Taiwanese dollars, in a drill raising questions about authenticity and intent.

TechRadar · Aug 20

Deadly border mine collapse exposes risks behind Central Africa's gold rush

A deadly landslide at a gold mine on the Cameroon-Central African Republic border has triggered calls for greater oversight of mining operations, after dozens of people were killed and many more were reported missing.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20

Dollar Rebounds on Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 3-month low today and is up +0.05%. Short covering emerged in the dollar today on better-than-expected US economic news, including weekly jobless claims, the Aug Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey, and July leading indicators. Also, today’s +2% jump in WTI crude oil...

Barchart · Aug 20

‘I need to think like a CEO’: Weezer on the shifting sands of success, ugly feelings and the joy of spreadsheets

As the self-professed geeky rockers release their conceptual 20th album, Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson discuss dodging failure, being saved by fans and their obsessive creativity

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20

Gold and silver surge in August as mounting US debt fears rattle markets

Gold and silver have both stormed higher this August, driven by a softening dollar, mounting US government debt and fading expectations of a further Federal Reserve rate hike, as investors return to safe havens.

Euronews · Aug 20

Suns send-off club stalwart with win over Saints

Gold Coast have ended a hugely disappointing season by taking care of St Kilda by 23 points at Marvel Stadium.

AAP · Aug 20

Italian Proverb of the Day: “Not everything that glitters is gold.” A timeless lesson on appearances

Italian Proverb of the Day: “Not everything that glitters is gold” offers a timeless lesson about appearances and judgment. The saying warns that things that look attractive, valuable or impressive may not always match their outward appearance. By encouraging people to look beyond first impressions and examine substance more carefully,…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Landslide at gold mine in Central African Republic collapses into crowd, killing at least 100

More than 100 people have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic (CAR).

The Independent UK · Aug 20

16 Meaningful Ink Design Ideas Chosen By Friends, Couples, And Family, According To Our Tattoo Artists

The best matching tattoos tend to have one thing in common: they mean something to the people wearing them, even if nobody else would understand the significance. We’ve gathered 16 examples below, along with the stories behind them.

Bored Panda · Aug 20