[2026-07-04 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How gold's safe-haven appeal has evolved during Iran war and geopolitical uncertainty | The National

Snippet: Gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset has started to evolve amid geopolitical uncertainty, with analysts saying it changes investment strategies for the commodity.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/07/04/how-golds-safe-haven-appeal-has-evolved-during-iran-war-and-geopolitical-uncertainty/

[2026-07-04 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Burning flags, busty blondes and bison skulls: 48 photographs that capture America at 250

Snippet: From the gold rush to civil rights, the moon landing to 9/11, the US has always understood, mythologised and sold itself through the power of the still image

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/04/america-250-anniversary-photos-civil-rights-moon-landing-9-11-gold-rush

[2026-07-04 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring

Snippet: BRUSSELS — Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter T's next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman’s logo. A diamond-winged eagle carries a ruby shield and clutches an olive branch of emeralds, below a radiant “250” and atop the phrase “250 YEARS USA” etched in 18-karat gold.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/world/americas-emea/belgian-diamond-group-that-won-tariff-relief-gifted-trump-a-lavishly-encrusted-ring/2378334

[2026-07-04 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Canada's B2Gold Corporation eyes $14M investment in PH

Snippet: VANCOUVER, Canada — Canadian mining firm B2Gold Corp. is planning to invest approximately $14 million for the solar plant expansion at the Masbate Gold Project and ongoing exploration programs, Malacañang said Friday (Saturday in Manila).

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/news/canadas-b2gold-corporation-eyes-14m-investment-in-ph/2378319

[2026-07-04 10:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Rebirth of mothballed gold mine proposed for sheep-farming heartland

Snippet: Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 10:36am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-07-04/wa-farming-heartland-poised-for-rebirth-of-katanning-mine/106865612

[2026-07-04 10:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Karlie Kloss glows in head-to-toe gold for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/07/03/style/karlie-kloss-glows-in-gold-dress-and-red-lipstick-for-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-wedding/

[2026-07-04 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Compost] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The fight against green ‘waste’: how a Victorian community came together to create garden gold

Snippet: Kitchen scraps and garden waste can be a valuable resource. But some communities are forgoing the Fogo bin and collecting their own compost

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/04/kitchen-scraps-garden-cuttings-green-waste-compost-victoria

[2026-07-04 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Mining giant accused of abandoning remote NT town to an uncertain future

Snippet: Topic:Mining and Metals Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-04/nt-nhulunbuy-transition-gove-rio-tinto-mine-closure/106831716

[2026-07-04 07:42 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Gold Coast unit destroyed by blaze

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/gold-coast-unit-destroyed-by-blaze-20260704-p60cjn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-04 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Holly Richardson

Snippet: Holly Richardson is a news reporter in Cairns. She's worked in newsrooms in Mackay, the Gold Coast and her hometown of Brisbane and files stories for radio, TV and online.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/holly-richardson/11750474

[2026-07-04 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos woos Canadian investors in mining, critical minerals

Snippet: VANCOUVER, Canada — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday (Saturday in Manila) courted top executives from several Canadian firms to explore opportunities for investment, sustainable resource development, and strengthened cooperation in the mining and energy sectors.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/news/national/marcos-woos-canadian-investors-in-mining-critical-minerals/2378291

[2026-07-04 06:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos woos Canadian investors in mining, critical minerals

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday (Saturday in Manila) meets with top executives of Canadian firms to discuss investment opportunities, sustainable resource development, and stronger cooperation in the mining and energy sectors during his visit to Vancouver, Canada. Joined by Cabinet secretaries, Marcos held talks with executives of Canadian gold mining companies B2Gold Corporation and OceanGold Corporation at the Fairmont Pacific Rim.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/04/videos/watch-marcos-woos-canadian-investors-in-mining-critical-minerals/2378288

[2026-07-04 05:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 175 years ago, Victoria struck gold. 230,000 scars remain

Snippet: Sat 4 Jul 2026 at 5:45am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-04/mineshafts-lidar-map-gold-rush-geological-survey-victoria/106860926

[2026-07-04 05:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Belgian museum to make colonial-era Congo mining maps public

Snippet: From century-old maps to meticulous field notes, Belgium is sitting on a trove of geological records on colonial-era Congo, a coveted archive it is working to open up amid a global scramble for critical minerals.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/belgian-museum-to-make-colonial-era-congo-mining-maps-public/

[2026-07-03 23:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Futures Rebound With Cash Markets Closed; Gold, Bitcoin Jump

Snippet: While US cash markets are closed for the July 4th holiday, stocks around the world rebounded from yesterday's momentum rout as the latest round of jitters about the AI trade subsided, with Europe’s benchmark rising to an all-time high. S&P futures rose 0.3% and Nasdaq 100 futures rebounded 1.2% in thin holiday trading after South Korean memory giants SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics recovered, helping to drive a 2% rally in Asian shares after earlier tumbling with SK Hynix plunging

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/futures-rebound-cash-markets-closed-gold-bitcoin-jump

[2026-07-03 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Mali creates state body to regulate gold trade

Snippet: Mali has created a new state agency to regulate its booming artisanal gold sector after uncovering major discrepancies between officially declared exports and imports reported abroad. The move aims to curb smuggling, improve oversight and secure greater revenues from the country's most valuable export.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/03/mali-creates-state-body-to-regulate-gold-trade/

[2026-07-03 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Usyk in Zuffa talks for farewell bout with Wilder

Snippet: Oleksandr Usyk (left) won an Olympic gold medal before dominating as a cruiserweight and heavyweight in the professional ranks

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cz9lv0g3lpzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-03 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Gold prices set for first weekly rise in a month as investors scale back Fed rate hike bets

Snippet: Spot gold prices rose by 1.4% on Friday morning, putting the precious metal on track for its first weekly gain in five weeks after coming under sustained pressure this year.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/gold-silver-price-inflation-fed-rate-hike.html

[2026-07-03 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Safe havens aren't behaving like they used to. Here's what's changed

Snippet: When markets buckle, investors usually know where to hide: U.S. Treasurys, the Japanese yen and gold.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/03/safe-havens-arent-behaving-like-they-used-to-heres-whats-changed.html

[2026-07-03 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asian investors turn into sellers of gold ETFs as market rally slows

Snippet: More retail investors in Asia are seeing gold as an investment opportunity rather than a safe-haven asset. (Photo by Miki Kamiyama)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/asian-investors-turn-into-sellers-of-gold-etfs-as-market-rally-slows

[2026-07-03 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Mining company fined after worker trapped under coal for eight hours

Snippet: Topic:Mining Accidents and Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-03/peabody-fined-coal-bulldozer-worker/106876184

[2026-07-03 14:44 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: BHP iron ore workers narrowly vote in favour of enterprise agreement

Snippet: BHP workers represented by a coalition of unions in WA’s Pilbara have narrowly voted in favour of an enterprise agreement with the mining giant that covers its South Flank and Mining Area C operations, north-west of Newman.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/bhp-iron-ore-workers-narrowly-vote-in-favour-of-enterprise-agreement-20260703-p60cfg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Deer Park’s Christian Myrick cementing flag football star status with Team USA gold

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/03/sports/deer-parks-christian-myrick-cementing-flag-football-star-status/

[2026-07-03 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Gold slump tests Chinese brand Laopu's resilience as luxury upstart

Snippet: Laopu Gold jewelry at a shop in Hong Kong: The company made its name using heritage materials and motifs. (Photo by Cissy Zhou)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/companies/gold-slump-tests-chinese-brand-laopu-s-resilience-as-luxury-upstart

[2026-07-03 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to launch long-awaited gold clearing and settlement system next week: sources

Snippet: The city plans to process its first gold settlement on Tuesday, according to those familiar with the matter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359239/hong-kong-launch-long-awaited-gold-clearing-and-settlement-system-next-week-sources?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-03 12:21 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to launch long-awaited gold clearing and settlement system next week: sources

Snippet: The city plans to process its first gold settlement on Tuesday, according to those familiar with the matter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3359239/hong-kong-launch-long-awaited-gold-clearing-and-settlement-system-next-week-sources

[2026-07-03 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Told he was 'too young' to have cancer, Rory died a year later

Snippet: Fri 3 Jul 2026 at 7:47am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-03/gold-coast-man-dies-bowel-cancer-age-bias-marathon/106869818

[2026-07-03 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: World champion archer Mariana Bernal banned for three years after steroid doping

Snippet: LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Archery world champion Mariana Bernal of Mexico was banned for three years, the International Testing Agency said Thursday, after testing positive for an anabolic steroid three weeks after winning a team gold medal against the U.S.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/archery-doping-mexico-bernal-2a7fc4ac33e6eee6d961b13747a62599

[2026-07-02 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Sumitomo-backed Phoenix Tailings taps Asia to strengthen US rare-earth ambitions

Snippet: Phoenix Tailings, backed by Sumitomo's Presidio venture arm and Yamaha Motor Ventures, is building a rare earths midstream processing plant and aims to begin operations in 2028. (Phoenix Tailings)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/sumitomo-backed-phoenix-tailings-taps-asia-to-strengthen-us-rare-earth-ambitions

[2026-07-02 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Treasure Hunters Recover $100K Silver Bar From Legendary 1622 Shipwreck

Snippet: The artifact, estimated to be worth about $100,000, is the first silver bar recovered from the legendary wreck site in nearly three decades. It was discovered by divers working with Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions during a routine recovery mission.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/treasure-hunters-recover-100k-silver-bar-legendary-1622-shipwreck

[2026-07-02 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Gold smuggling from DRC's Ituri province to Uganda on the rise, says UN

Snippet: Gold smuggling from DR Congo to Uganda is on the rise, according to a new United Nations report.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/02/gold-smuggling-from-drcs-ituri-province-to-uganda-on-the-rise-says-un/

[2026-07-02 18:46 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Humpback whale rescued from waters off Gold Coast

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/humpback-whale-rescued-from-waters-off-gold-coast-20260702-p60c6h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-02 17:14 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Granddaughter shares heartbreak after deadly Gold Coast house fire

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/granddaughter-shares-heartbreak-after-deadly-gold-coast-house-fire-20260702-p60c5s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-02 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: EJ Obiena snares another gold

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Filipino Olympian EJ Obiena snatched his second gold medal in the ongoing 2026 pole vault outdoor season.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/02/sports/ej-obiena-snares-another-gold/2377292

[2026-07-02 16:19 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lindian fires first blast as Malawian rare earths mining kicks off

Snippet: Lindian Resources has moved from builder to miner at its giant Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi after firing the operation’s first production blast to start active mining.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/lindian-fires-first-blast-as-malawian-rare-earths-mining-kicks-off-20260702-p60c4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-02 15:55 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How gold became the symbol of Donald Trump’s second term

Snippet: Donald Trump has been busy. Not necessarily in ways you’d imagine. One morning, his press secretary walked into the Oval Office to find the president “clutching a tube of superglue and attempting to affix gold decorations to the marble fireplace mantel”.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/how-gold-became-the-symbol-of-donald-trump-s-second-term-20260702-p60c2d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-02 15:46 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: PLC Resources lights up giant new WA gold hunting ground in Murchison

Snippet: PLC Resources has uncorked a whole new exploration frontier at its Abbotts North gold project near Meekatharra, after a high-resolution airborne survey lit up a massive, previously unmapped structure.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/plc-resources-lights-up-giant-new-wa-gold-hunting-ground-in-murchison-20260702-p60c4d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-02 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Outback fertiliser plant’s future shored up by $160m government loan

Snippet: Topic:Mining and Metals Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-02/phosphate-hill-fertiliser-plant-government-loan/106868344

[2026-07-02 13:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: King River fast-tracks hunt to unlock historic WA gold camp potential

Snippet: King River Resources has completed a first-pass exploration campaign ahead of schedule at the historic Mindoolah gold project near Cue in WA’s Murchison region, drilling 1583 metres across 169 reverse circulation (RC) holes on old waste dumps and stockpiles.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/king-river-fast-tracks-hunt-to-unlock-historic-wa-gold-camp-potential-20260702-p60c29.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-02 12:44 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: True North drills into uber high-grade Qld copper-gold shoot

Snippet: True North Copper has struck a rich new copper-gold structure at its Cloncurry copper project in Northwest Queensland after diamond drilling returned a stunning 24.5-metre interval grading 2.17 per cent copper and 2.01 grams per tonne (g/t) gold, for a 4.2 per cent copper equivalent hit.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/true-north-drills-into-uber-high-grade-qld-copper-gold-shoot-20260702-p60c1j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-02 08:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Inside the new Air Force One: Trump’s Qatari jet features massage chairs, Apple TV, gold fixtures

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/us-news/inside-the-new-air-force-one-trumps-qatari-jet-features-massage-chairs-apple-tv-gold-fixtures/

[2026-07-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: MBy Mark Rigby

Snippet: Mark Rigby is a news reporter at ABC Gold Coast, producing radio and television news, online articles, and radio packages.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/mark-rigby/7118528

[2026-07-02 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: How Trump made over $1 billion last year in Crypto, overshadowing real estate

Snippet: Donald Trump holds a Playboy magazine and gold Trump sneakers at Sneaker Con Philadelphia, an event popular among sneaker collectors, in Philadelphia, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/trump-finances-real-estate-crypto-bibles-golf-8b8b54fae333d1200f4c1b509991b544

[2026-07-02 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Goldman Sachs Warns Oil Inventory Rebuild Won’t Prevent 2027 Supply Glut

Snippet: The global race to rebuild depleted oil inventories will not be enough to offset a massive glut that’s coming to the market next year, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears to be headed toward normalization, according to Goldman Sachs commodity strategists.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/goldman-sachs-warns-oil-inventory-rebuild-wont-prevent-2027-supply-glut

[2026-07-02 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Nigeria's Dangote refinery imports first crude oil from UAE

Snippet: Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has imported two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates this month, marking its first ever purchase from a Middle Eastern supplier, S&P Global Commodity Insights reported last week.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/01/nigerias-dangote-refinery-imports-first-crude-oil-from-uae/

[2026-07-01 21:09 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Clock ticking for Qld police to join Clive Palmer’s anti-vaxxer class action

Snippet: Thousands of former and serving Queensland police officers have 12 weeks to officially join a class action against COVID vaccine mandates – the second of its kind bankrolled by mining billionaire and conservative political hopeful Clive Palmer.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/clock-ticking-for-qld-police-to-join-clive-palmer-s-anti-vaxxer-class-action-20260701-p60bne.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-01 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Upside potential’: World Gold Council counts on Asian buyers to curb price plunge

Snippet: The trend reflects a ‘growing relevance’ of Asian markets, while US investors pull back on gold holdings due to higher rates, inflation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3358998/upside-potential-world-gold-council-counts-asian-buyers-curb-price-plunge?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-01 21:00 UTC+10:00] [gold price] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Upside potential’: World Gold Council counts on Asian buyers to curb price plunge

Snippet: The trend reflects a ‘growing relevance’ of Asian markets, while US investors pull back on gold holdings due to higher rates, inflation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3358998/upside-potential-world-gold-council-counts-asian-buyers-curb-price-plunge

[2026-07-01 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Gold prices fall further after worst quarter in 13 years as interest rate fears hit bullion

Snippet: Gold prices fell further on Wednesday, after the precious metal closed its worst quarter in 13 years in three months to the end of June.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/01/gold-prices-fall-worst-quarter-interest-rates-bullion-precious-metals.html

[2026-07-01 17:03 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Forrestania locks in $310M to fuel dual WA gold hub strategy

Snippet: Forrestania Resources has cleared its final funding hurdle to close out a game-changing transactional play in Western Australia, locking away firm commitments for a massive 310 million in fresh equity through a heavily backed, two-tranche institutional share placement.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/forrestania-locks-in-310m-to-fuel-dual-wa-gold-hub-strategy-20260701-p60bt0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed