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- 1Trump Brought Venezuelan Gold to the U.S., but Refiners Won't Touch It▼Trump Brought Venezuelan Gold to the U.S., but Refiners Won’t Touch It
The Trump administration has arranged to bring Venezuelan gold into the United States as part of its brokering of deals in Venezuela's gold industry, which has long been plagued by corruption. Despite the administration's involvement, American refiners are refusing to process the metal, and one deal involves a company the U.S. government itself considers a security threat, raising questions about the policy's coherence and risks.
- 2Trump family cashes in as White House shields AI boom▼As White House shields the AI gold rush, Trump family and other allies strike...
The Trump family and other allies of the president are striking financial deals in the artificial intelligence sector while the White House advances policies that protect and promote the AI industry. The reporting raises conflict-of-interest concerns, suggesting that friendly regulation of the AI gold rush coincides with private financial gains for those close to the administration.
- 3Barrick Mining Strikes Deal With Mali Unions to Avert Walkouts●Barrick Mining Reaches Deal With Mali Unions, Averting Strikes
Barrick Mining has reached an agreement with labor unions in Mali, avoiding planned strikes at its operations in the country. The deal defuses a dispute that had threatened to disrupt production at the miner's Malian sites, which are a key part of the country's gold industry. Details of the agreement have not been fully disclosed.
- 4Copper hits records as silver nears $65 an ounce●El cobre bate récords y la plata acecha 65 $/oz (nivel 2011). El oro recupera terreno; el cobre emerge como reserva de v
Copper is breaking records while silver approaches $65 an ounce, a level last seen in 2011, and gold is regaining ground. Commentators highlight copper's growing role as a store of value. In crypto markets, Bitcoin ETFs saw roughly $2.4 billion in inflows and BlackRock has moved to tokenize assets on-chain.
- 5Financial astrology thrives as a serious business in India▼Financial astrology is a serious business in India
Financial astrology, the practice of using star charts and planetary movements to guide investment decisions, has grown into a significant commercial industry in India. Practitioners offer advice on stocks, gold and property timing, and many investors consult astrologers alongside or instead of traditional financial advisers, making it a notable feature of the country's markets and personal finance culture.
- 6UK Trial Puts 'Responsible Gold' Certification in the Dock▼UK Trial Challenges Gold Industry’s ‘Responsible Gold’ Certification
A trial in the United Kingdom is challenging the gold industry's 'responsible gold' certification scheme, raising questions about whether industry-led labels adequately protect human rights in gold supply chains. Human Rights Watch is covering the case, which could set a precedent for how mining practices and certification standards are scrutinised in court.
- 7Carta Healthcare Wins Gold at 2026 Stevie Awards▼Carta Healthcare Wins Gold in the 2026 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence
Carta Healthcare has been awarded a Gold Stevie Award in the 2026 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, recognizing the company's achievements in healthcare technology. The announcement was shared by Memorial Care Innovation Fund, an investor backer highlighting the win. The Stevie Awards honor outstanding performance in technology across industries worldwide.
- 8Parmigiano Cheese and the Financialisation Debate●Parmiagiano and Financialisation: Cheese as Gold for the Gold of Cheese
A new essay on Developing Economics examines how Parmigiano cheese has taken on qualities normally associated with financial assets, arguing the aged cheese functions like a store of value — 'gold' in commodity form. The piece connects the Italian cheese industry to broader debates on financialisation, asking how a traditional agricultural product becomes an investment vehicle.