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Gold hits five-week high Reaches $1,273.74/oz, highest since April 25th Sterling recovers after UK polls point towards a hung Parliament Expected Fed-tightening capped gains 90-dead in Kabul, further signs of increasing tension in Middle East Trump expected to pull out of Paris Accord and Trump's anti-Iran axis already feuding Yesterday gold hit $1,273.74/oz, a level not seen for five weeks. Analysts point to some safe-haven demand for the yellow metal on account of the geopolitical tensions, upcoming UK elections and tomorrow's non-farm payroll data. We suggest investors look beyond data releases and political peacocking, and instead look at what the [...]

GREAT PANTHER SILVER (TSX: GPR; NYSE MKT: GPL) (Great Panther; the Company) announces that it has successfully completed the commissioning phase of the refurbished processing plant at its Topia Mine in Durango. The plant, including the new handling facilities for dry stack tailings, is now operating at planned capacity. The Company is continuing to deposit dry tailings at the existing Phase I Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) while it works on a resolution for an outstanding permitting condition. The Mexican Environmental Authority (SEMARNAT) has denied the request for the Change in Use of Soils permit required for the Phase II TSF, [...]

Americas Silver (TSX: USA) (NYSE MKT: USAS) (Americas Silver or the Company) today provided an exploration update for its Galena Complex located in Idaho, USA and its Cosal Operations located in Sinaloa, Mexico. Exploration Highlights Galena Complex A new silver-lead zone (366 FW Vein) was discovered within 30 meters of existing reserves in the footwall of the 360 Vein on the 4900 Level. Significant intercepts include 2.8 meters at 347g/t silver and 14.0% lead and 12.8 meters at 116g/t silver and 5.6% lead. Drilling on the 3400 Level in a previously unexplored area encountered a new zone of strong silver-lead [...]

Hedge fund, PhD statistician claims gold market is the most blatant case of manipulation PhD: Statistically impossible unless there's manipulation occurring Gold serves as political chips on the world's financial stage. Price is being suppressed until China gets the gold that they need Gold will go higher when all central banks 'confront the next global liquidity crisis' 'When that happens, physical gold may not be available at all.' Jim Rickards: The Golden Conspiracy Is there gold price manipulation going on? Absolutely. There's no question about it. That's not just an opinion. There is statistical evidence piling up to make the [...]

Kootenay Silver (TSXV:KTN) is pleased to announce that it has completed the first three drill holes of the previously announced 7,500-meter core drill program being carried out at its 100% owned La Cigarra silver project located in Chihuahua State, Mexico. Drilling continues with the forth drill hole of the program underway on the eastern portion of the Las Venadas Zone, where an extensive new area of silver mineralization has been recently discovered by Kootenay's technical team through an ongoing geological mapping and sampling program. This new mineralized area within the Las Venadas Zone measures 400 x 200 meters and is [...]

The month of June is always one looked to with anticipation, as the annual International Paper Money Show provides the opportunity to connect with friends in the currency community and of course add some new jewels to the collection. It is an opportunity for dealers to bring fresh inventory and new deals, and these are eagerly awaited by attendees. This year marks a new era in the history of the show, as it will be held in Kansas City as opposed to its prior home of Memphis. Lyn Knight, the organizer of the show, will be holding their annual U.S. [...]

While reviewing the values of gold coins for this Quarterly III edition, one item that first caught our attention in the $5 Liberty series was the movement of the dates in the 1880s. It is no secret that a significant amount of U.S. gold coinage has been repatriated from Europe recently, and it is clear this is having an impact on populations and prices. Based on trading activity it seems that many of the $5 Libs in these European hoards are dated in the 1880s, and as a result dates that have been considered better in the past are now [...]

In Rhett Jeppson, we had a rare individual leading the United States Mint. Although he knew his tenure at the Mint would likely be brief, that didn't affect his dedication or commitment to his work. Instead, he embraced the challenge wholeheartedly. In 2015 and 2016, the Mint experienced an intense period of increased productivity and collector engagement. Jeppson showed the Mint could be bold and fearless, and he confirmed that it would play a vital role in the hobby's future. Since 2011, the U.S. Mint has not had a Director, by far the longest gap in its history. Normally, a [...]

BUYING GOLD JEWELRY SPRING HILL FLORIDAEvery wonder what your 14K Gold necklace is worth? How much cash is my old gold jewelry worth? Here is a perfect example of a piece that recently came into our shop Vermillion Enterprises in Spring Hill Florida.This 14K Gold Necklace Recently Purchased in Our Spring Hill Store is Worth over $700!!!This necklace weighs 21.2dwt and is 14K yellow gold. So 14K gold is 58.3% gold (14/24 = .583333). If we assume the price of gold is $1200.00 per ounce we just apply the following equation to determine what value your gold has!!!!!How To Calculate [...]

New gold-backed currency OneGram launched Backed by one-gram of gold, uses blockchain technology OneGram is first in wave of new Shariah, tech-savvy gold products 2017 sees big changes for gold thanks to Shariah gold and blockchain Gold investors should prepare for tightening in supply Bitcoin and shariah gold demand suggest change in retail investor thinking Technology, shariah gold and bitcoin point to changing views Ramadan Kareem rang out across Dubai and the rest of the Muslim World this weekend as the holiest month in the Islamic calendar began. For 29-30 days over a billion Muslims around the world practice sawm [...]