Six Arrested in Robbery of Precious-Metal Refinery in France

The robbers used explosives to gain entry to a precious-metal company in Lyon, French officials said. The police recovered the items.

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South Korea Gifts Trump a Replica of an Ancient Gold Crown

President Trump received a replica of a golden crown excavated from an ancient royal tomb in Gyeongju. He called it “very special.”

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A Glistening Makeover for a Rockefeller Center Icon

Prometheus, the statue in the center’s lower plaza at the back of the skating rink, is being regilded. The work is expected to be done before the Christmas tree lighting.

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Suspect Charged in Paris Museum Heist (No, Not That One)

A woman from China was charged with stealing gold last month from National Museum of Natural History. It’s one of several high-profile recent thefts from French institutions.

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Louvre Robbery May Have Been More About Stones Than Art, Experts Say

Sunday’s robbery at the Paris museum could be the latest example of thieves targeting museums for jewels and precious metals to break down and sell on.

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Searching for Meaning in the Gold Rally

The price of gold often rises during periods of economic turmoil. This time around, bond markets are stable and stocks are at record highs. So what gives?

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Thieves Steal $700,000 in Gold From Natural History Museum in Paris

The heist was the latest in a string of thefts at museums in France.

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Gold Prices Jump to Record High Following Surprise US Tariff Ruling

Some of the most widely used types of gold bars would be subject to U.S. tariffs, customs agency officials ruled, a particular blow to Switzerland’s large gold refining industry.

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Gold Miners Feared Dead in Congo After Landslide

Thousands of people were working on the informal mining site in eastern Congo, in an area controlled by an armed gang.

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The Dark Side of China’s Gold Frenzy

Chinese investors have poured their savings into gold, attracted by promises of rising prices. One company’s sudden closure is a cautionary tale.

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