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Gold

April 27, 2021
What Tajik Gold Smuggling Bust Tells Us About Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
As uncertainty persists in Afghanistan, some will seek to smuggle cash and gold out via Central Asia.

April 16, 2020
With Price High, Thais with Dwindling Incomes Sell Off Gold
By Associated Press
The economy is down, but gold prices are up.

April 14, 2018
The Full Story Behind China's Gold Mine-Power Plant Swap in Tajikistan
By Dirk van der Kley
The swap is the culmination of a longstanding agreement that began almost a decade ago.

May 06, 2015
Another Troublesome Kyrgyz Gold Mine
By Catherine Putz
Kumtor is not Kyrgyzstan’s only divisive gold mine.

May 01, 2015
Gold’s Asian Future
By Anthony Fensom
The region is set to be a growing source of demand for the precious metal.

February 05, 2015
Kazakhstan and the Emerging Market Gold Rush
By Paolo Sorbello
Astana, Moscow and Beijing are among those buying gold in reaction to a thriving dollar.

December 25, 2014
2015 Set to Be a Tough Year for Commodities
By Anthony Fensom
The region’s miners have had a year to forget. Will 2015 be any better?

April 21, 2014
The Ninja Miners of Mongolia
By Alvaro Laiz and David Rengel/TransterraMedia
A look at the harsh life of the "ninja" miners of Mongolia.

March 25, 2014
Is Gold Back?
By Anthony Fensom
Worries over global trends have produced a rally, to the delight of Australian miners.

February 20, 2014
China Overtakes India As Top Gold Consumer
By Ankit Panda
The World Gold Council's 2013 trend report finds that Chinese demand for gold surpassed India's.

October 31, 2013
Resources Super Cycle “Far from Over”
Some analysts argue that rumors of the death of the mining boom are exaggerated.
April 20, 2013
Gold Loses Its Glitter
After 12 straight years of gains, is the bull market for gold dead?
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